Asparagus!!

Candice83
Candice83 Posts: 217 Member
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I've just recently learned that i love it! omg its so delicious... anyone got any tried and tested recipes or ways of cooking this remarkable little stalk?
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  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    Wrapped with Brocollini in Procuttio ham and griddled x
  • BlaireV
    BlaireV Posts: 137
    I like just adding it raw, (or boiled for 2 minutes) to salad. It adds a nice crunch :smile:
  • hollymoran39
    hollymoran39 Posts: 1
    I thought it had to be well cooked.... I boil mine in a shallow pan of water until the bottom end of the stalk is fork tender... I cut about 1/4" off the bottom before cooking, too... And it makes your urine stink, btw!!! Kind of embarrassing when someone goes into the bathrrom right after you!!! ;D
  • monkeymouse74
    monkeymouse74 Posts: 288
    I toss mine in olive oil (very lightly) salt pepper,and grill. Then I add a teaspoon of butter and a handful of fetta cheese (or a table spoon full of some blue cheese) add a spoon of tabasco sauce(to taste) ,and toss together with the hot asparagus until the fetta/ blue cheese is melting. It sounds strange, but every time I serve this to friends, I end up with phone calls and emails for the recipe..:flowerforyou:
  • Arachnapheria
    Arachnapheria Posts: 55 Member
    I steam mine for about 2 min then add to salads :)
  • pmaxson
    pmaxson Posts: 137
    Roasted with a little olive oil and some sea salt. 400 degrees for 10 minutes or so - until it is as done as you like.
    Same preparation and then grilled. Delicious!
    I just bought some yesterday. Can't wait to have it.
  • hpynh2o
    hpynh2o Posts: 194 Member
    Fresh is great. Canned is mush.
  • jcmk87
    jcmk87 Posts: 57
    Does wonders to the smell of your urine and other protein sources :laugh:
  • wilkin777
    wilkin777 Posts: 73 Member
    Lightly steamed and dipped into boiled egg instead of bread soldiers. Asparagus soldiers! Mmmmm : )
  • emmahaines1
    emmahaines1 Posts: 19
    I just throw mine into a pan or griddle, wait till it starts to sizzle and some lime juice and rock salt. great little snack or side dish
  • mazza2marilyn
    mazza2marilyn Posts: 145
    bump
  • swellen
    swellen Posts: 78 Member
    I love it raw. :) Or very lightly steamed, so it's still crunchy.
  • Curvy1taliana
    Curvy1taliana Posts: 371 Member
    Roasted with a little olive oil and some sea salt. 400 degrees for 10 minutes or so - until it is as done as you like.


    This!
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    oooh I just love steaming it and having it with gravy.
  • GoodbyeGut
    GoodbyeGut Posts: 40 Member
    True story. A couple of months back my wife and I enjoyed dinner out. I had a nice piece of slamon with a healthy side of asparagus. It was yummy. Later that evening, about 2 am, I stumble from bed to go visit the restroom, well, I wasn't just visiting if you know what I'm saying! Anyhoo, I'm standing there doing my business when all of a sudden panic hits me. "What's that? I said to myself, "Burning wire?". I spent the next 30 minutes going around my home, sniffing light sockets etc., trying to find the source of danger. I can't find it. So, reluctanly I go back to bed sleeping with one eye open and had an awful nights sleep because of the anxiety. Next morning I am relieved that I and my family didn't perish in the night. As is the morning ritual I'm off to the john again to take my morning leak and instantly the smell returns. Well, this time I didn't panic but started laughed instead as I realized the source was coming out of me.:blushing:

    Asparagus: taste=delicious, smell=not so much!
  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    I'm going to give this a go:
    http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/3120/asparagus+and+goats+cheese+frittata
  • 30yearssincebikini
    30yearssincebikini Posts: 261
    I toss mine in olive oil (very lightly) salt pepper,and grill. Then I add a teaspoon of butter and a handful of fetta cheese (or a table spoon full of some blue cheese) add a spoon of tabasco sauce(to taste) ,and toss together with the hot asparagus until the fetta/ blue cheese is melting. It sounds strange, but every time I serve this to friends, I end up with phone calls and emails for the recipe..:flowerforyou:

    I just bought some yesterday because it was on my low carb diet "allowed" list, but I have never made it before except for a couple times where I just boiled it and put oil and vinegar on it. Boring. But this sounds luscious, and easy! I actually have feta cheese and cream cheese, and hot sauce, so I will try this tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I usually like simple preparations but these asparagus souffles are easy to make and soooo good:

    http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/asparagus_souffle/
  • ameyer410
    ameyer410 Posts: 32
    Lemon juice makes it super yummy and a great substitute for the calories of olive oil (yes, OO is super healthy but the calories can still sneak up on ya if you're going for weight loss).

    ...combined, these two are actually pretty strong diuretics....so drink water! Or enjoy a flatter stomach in the morning ;)
  • mg720
    mg720 Posts: 212 Member
    I toss mine in olive oil (very lightly) salt pepper,and grill. Then I add a teaspoon of butter and a handful of fetta cheese (or a table spoon full of some blue cheese) add a spoon of tabasco sauce(to taste) ,and toss together with the hot asparagus until the fetta/ blue cheese is melting. It sounds strange, but every time I serve this to friends, I end up with phone calls and emails for the recipe..:flowerforyou:

    yum! so trying this tomorrow.
  • unicornassassin
    unicornassassin Posts: 141 Member
    Steamed until it's bright green!

    I have three bunches in my fridge right now!

    Wow, I am really excited about asparagus...
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    Fresh is great. Canned is mush.
    Amen
  • bigsean72
    bigsean72 Posts: 12 Member
    saute with salt and throw in some fresh garlic
  • biddy249
    biddy249 Posts: 76 Member
    wrap in foil, add a small amount of olive oil, place on grill while you cook your meat or chicken. Let it cook on the grill for 15 min or so and you should be good.
  • lightstruck1
    lightstruck1 Posts: 52 Member
    bump! I just recently discovered it too!
  • butterfly10398
    butterfly10398 Posts: 176
    Grilled, with just a little bit of soy sauce to flavor it... Wrap it in tinfoil, put it on the grill and cook until it is warmed through, and just a little bit crunchy... it's DELICIOUS!
  • jenna715
    jenna715 Posts: 201
    its great in omlettes, just make it soft first.

    as for the pee it must affect people differently... makes mine smell like flowers.
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    I love to spray it with I can't believe its not butter and put it in my george forman grill. It keeps its crunchiness, and tastes super yummy!

    I like to put parmasian cheese on it too and toss it in pasta. Yum!!
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    its great in omlettes, just make it soft first.

    as for the pee it must affect people differently... makes mine smell like flowers.

    It makes my urine smell rancit. I have to hold my nose for a couple of days after eating it.
  • jenna715
    jenna715 Posts: 201
    its great in omlettes, just make it soft first.

    as for the pee it must affect people differently... makes mine smell like flowers.

    It makes my urine smell rancit. I have to hold my nose for a couple of days after eating it.

    i guess im lucky! lol... i might not like it as much if it made my pee smell bad... usually only affects me for 12 hours or so

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