Asparagus!!

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  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    I just roll them in olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and bake usually. Sometimes I just pan fry/saute them to conserve our propane.

    While I've ate asparagus for many many years since I was a kid and teen but it was always canned and cooked to death. I started making it from fresh asparagus in my early 20s.
  • LadyNeshoba
    LadyNeshoba Posts: 159 Member
    Steam it first for about 10-15 min (I steam it with my green beans)

    Then I heat up some Oil in a pan and toss some garlic in and then I add the asparagus and green beans and I saute them all together for a few min and right before they're finished I sprinkle them with salt and then DIG IN!
  • th2much
    th2much Posts: 156 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.
    Same preparation and then grilled. Delicious!
    I just bought some yesterday. Can't wait to have it.

    thats what I do. Sometimes after its baked I will squeeze half a lemon on it or sprinkle some parmensan cheese while its still hot.
  • dsckrc
    dsckrc Posts: 194 Member
    what a coincidence. i just made asparagus for the first time tonight on my families recommendations. i tossed it with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh garlic and baked it for 25 minutes on 425 flipping once throughout. i gotta say... without the garlic, i don't think i would have enjoyed it very much. it was kind of mushy and i'm not that into the texture. and yes, it was fresh not canned.
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    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

    lol!! I love asparagus, and have eaten it for years....but the first time my hubby tried it, after he went to the bathroom he was all freaked out - saying "I think something's wrong with me, my pee smells!!!"

    lmao!!!
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    what a coincidence. i just made asparagus for the first time tonight on my families recommendations. i tossed it with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh garlic and baked it for 25 minutes on 425 flipping once throughout. i gotta say... without the garlic, i don't think i would have enjoyed it very much. it was kind of mushy and i'm not that into the texture. and yes, it was fresh not canned.

    Cooked too long, perhaps? Asparagus is best when still firm. :) Steaming is good!
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    bbq, or roast with garlic, steamed, or thrown in a stir fry.
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    IT's so good for us too.
    I chop the spears into thirds, place in a bowl. Boil the kettle and cover with boiling water for 3 mins. Then remove and they are good to go.
    You could go on to sauté briefly in butter and garlic.
    I like them on smoked salmon with poached eggs.
    Best kept al dente. too soft or mushy - you killed it.
  • Linkedkube
    Linkedkube Posts: 53
    Trim, toss in pan with your fav choice of vinegarette, 3 mins boom, tasty and crunchy
  • Gratzi
    Gratzi Posts: 21 Member
    Roasted asparagus is so yummy! Just make sure you dry it well before roasting. If you don't, it will steam and get mushy instead of staying crisp.
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    I eat pounds of it weekly.
  • CrochetBug65
    CrochetBug65 Posts: 34
    Never realized the problem aspergus can cause with urine smell. Am glad that I don't have a very well-developed sense of smell! :laugh:
  • CrochetBug65
    CrochetBug65 Posts: 34
    How do you roast it? In the oven? How high? I'm new to roasting veggies but everyone I know who roasts them says they are deeelish!
  • runningoncinshine
    runningoncinshine Posts: 21 Member
    Baste with EVOO, minced garlic, and sea salt; Roast at 400 for 15 minutes or until desired crispiness. This is our favorite way to do all our veggies! :smile:
  • jworb
    jworb Posts: 146 Member
    I like to add it to pasta with goat cheese (not the pre-crumbled kind). I just chop it up and add it to the salted pasta water for like the last 3-4 minutes of boiling, and it's perfectly blanched, but you could leave it in longer if you want it to be softer. Drain, and add goat cheese, it will melt and be creamy and delicious.
  • Bohemiangrace
    Bohemiangrace Posts: 10 Member
    Asparagus has the best texture. I sautee mine with OO and garlic to where it's still crunchy. I like the stringy originality of asparagus. Yum.
  • calana
    calana Posts: 88 Member
    My favorite is just roasted with a smidge of olive oil and some s&p :)
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