Asparagus?

zombie_meg
zombie_meg Posts: 149 Member
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I bought a bundle of asparagus today just thinking about this delicious asparagus I had at Landry's a few months ago. I know that whatever they did to it was probably terrible for me. It was salty and had a white sauce over it. Does anyone know some tasty and healthy things to do with it?

Thank you!
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  • leadoff
    leadoff Posts: 136 Member
    I like to toss asparagus in a little olive oil and saute in a pan with some minced garlic and hit it with a little lemon juice at the end. Also, wrap some aluminium foil around the asparagus with some minced garlic and olive oil and put on the grill for 5-10 minutes. Yummy!

    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I like to steam it then sprinkle just a little lemon pepper seasoning over it.
  • muzmacol
    muzmacol Posts: 358 Member
    Cooked normally, then place a runny poached egg on top!! slurp
  • klakers3
    klakers3 Posts: 189 Member
    I like to put a bit of olive oil in a ziploc baggie with some salt and pepper then add the asparagus. I roll it all around so it gets coated, then bake it in the oven on a cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes! Delicious! :)
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    He's not kidding...it really does make your pee smell funny!
  • hbkanumalla
    hbkanumalla Posts: 61 Member
    Here's a recipe for roasted asparagus. Another way of making such a delicious side dish!

    http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_asparagus/
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    I steam mine in the microwave and eat them plain. Delicious!
  • vanillasugar
    vanillasugar Posts: 246 Member
    I put mine on a cookie sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle a little salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese on it. Bake for about 6-10 minutes. It's excellent. :smile:
  • dreawest
    dreawest Posts: 208 Member
    I love it so much I just eat it steamed but roasted is also good and as a kid we had it on toast with a cheese sauce.
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    I like to toss asparagus in a little olive oil and saute in a pan with some minced garlic and hit it with a little lemon juice at the end. Also, wrap some aluminium foil around the asparagus with some minced garlic and olive oil and put on the grill for 5-10 minutes. Yummy!

    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    ^^ Exactly what I do with it! I love it pan-seared with EVOO and minced garlic. Sometimes I will mix in some carrots, zucchini, red onions, or any other vegetable I have available.

    You can also lightly toss it in olive oil/garlic, throw it in a baking dish and toss in the oven for about 20 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • bratgrrl
    bratgrrl Posts: 30
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    He's not kidding...it really does make your pee smell funny!
    I will third this sentiment!

    I shake mine in a bag with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and then roast it under the broiler.
  • aprildawn81
    aprildawn81 Posts: 668 Member
    Grilled asparagus with just a little bit of butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Delicious!
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
    this is a whole meal, but i had it the other day and a pal asked for the recipe and here it is...
    almond crusted chicken with sweet potatoes and asparagus on the side

    We left it in oven way longer than the recipe recommends, especially the chicken. We took out the asparagus & potatoes at about 20 min & the chicken was in oven until fully cooked (no pink) for 30 min
    We also used whole grain Dijon mustard so we didn't need salt & pepper. Although, the taste was a bit entoxicating at times lol (but still very delicious). Enjoy! ;)
    Oh, & we used .75 of a cup of almonds, not .5

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/almond-crusted-chicken-sweet-potatoes-and-asparagus?hs317=billboard_4
  • ejanderson
    ejanderson Posts: 29
    I like to toss asparagus in a little olive oil and saute in a pan with some minced garlic and hit it with a little lemon juice at the end. Also, wrap some aluminium foil around the asparagus with some minced garlic and olive oil and put on the grill for 5-10 minutes. Yummy!

    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    we do one of ^these^ things for practically every meal. Experiment with the seasonings/spices you use. We always use either minced garlic or garlic salt plus another spice or two.
  • AmerTunsi
    AmerTunsi Posts: 655 Member
    I too am just about some olive oil and a lil sea sat. I usually just create pouches made of foil and add a bit of water. This will steam them and keep all the nutrients unlike boiling it in water. I also like that it's super easy and I can just walk away.
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    Olive oil + parmesan
    DONE.
  • offthedeependay
    offthedeependay Posts: 435 Member
    Here's a recipe for roasted asparagus. Another way of making such a delicious side dish!

    http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_asparagus/
    thanks for this recipie,tomorrows dinner with steak...:smile:
  • kayhatlen
    kayhatlen Posts: 46
    Place on cookie sheet. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning blend. Roast in a 400° oven for 6-10 min. Before serving squirt on a little lemon juice from fresh cut lemon wedge. Super yummy! :smile:
  • NamsdnaL
    NamsdnaL Posts: 102 Member
    I like to steam it then sprinkle just a little lemon pepper seasoning over it.
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This is good! One of my favorite ways to have asparagus. Yum!
  • psychomomxs4
    psychomomxs4 Posts: 400 Member
    I totally love it ...I agree steaming it is the best...I dip it in lite mayo ....


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  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    He's not kidding...it really does make your pee smell funny!

    Next day, it's like the next hour for me..... :) It's also genetic, not everyone has that issue (read that in some random fact book I think).
  • bstoetzer
    bstoetzer Posts: 96
    I like to toss asparagus in a little olive oil and saute in a pan with some minced garlic and hit it with a little lemon juice at the end. Also, wrap some aluminium foil around the asparagus with some minced garlic and olive oil and put on the grill for 5-10 minutes. Yummy!

    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    ^^THIS^^
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    On the grill is the absolute best, little olive oil and sea salt (or kosher). Mmmmmm, seems to cook faster and have a much better texture when cooked that way (in my opinion).
  • xshesinpartiesx
    xshesinpartiesx Posts: 4
    For breakfast for my boy and I this morning, I steamed asparagus, wrapped it with sliced ham, flavored cream cheese, and bread stick dough and baked them. It's not too terribly bad on calories, and it's got protein and fiber!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    He's not kidding...it really does make your pee smell funny!

    Next day, it's like the next hour for me..... :) It's also genetic, not everyone has that issue (read that in some random fact book I think).

    For me, is starts within 2-3 hours and continues for 24-48.
  • pobski
    pobski Posts: 42 Member
    http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/asparagus-odor/

    Some people can't smell asparagus pee

    this blew my mind
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    I like to put a bit of olive oil in a ziploc baggie with some salt and pepper then add the asparagus. I roll it all around so it gets coated, then bake it in the oven on a cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes! Delicious! :)
    ^^^ This! It's super-yummy. Go easy on the salt if you're sensitive to sodium.

    :smile:
  • reden324
    reden324 Posts: 33
    I cook my asparagus with slices of red peppers and marinate them in 1tbs balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp (or 1/2 tsp) of olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes at 400 degrees- it's delicious! I got the recipe from my biggest loser cookbook
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    The next day? I get asparagus pee with in the hour. I don't see how it is scientifically possible.

    Not sure if I should follow that up with a delicious recipe, but I will: http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/2011/05/meatless-mondays-with-martha-stewart.html

    Made that a while ago and it was amazing.
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    Beware the "asparagus pee" the next day. :)

    He's not kidding...it really does make your pee smell funny!

    Next day, it's like the next hour for me..... :) It's also genetic, not everyone has that issue (read that in some random fact book I think).

    I'm the same way- within the hour the pee starts to stink.... but I don't care. Love me some asparagus!!!

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