Asparagus Food
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
I got this recipe from "Simple Vegetarian Pleasures" by Jeanne Lemlin. I LOVE asparagus and am always on the lookout for new ways to make it. This is such an easy and elegant way to serve it. The asparagus gets a slightly nutty flavor after roasting, which makes it even more yummy.
Provided by taylortwo
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut off the woody bottom part of the asparagus spears and discard.
- With a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin on the bottom 2-3 inches of the spears (this keeps the asparagus from being all "stringy" and if you eat asparagus you know what I mean by that).
- Place asparagus on foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus around until they are evenly coated with oil and salt.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your stalks and how tender you like them.
- They should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
- The tips of the spears will get very brown but watch them to prevent burning.
- They are great plain, but sometimes I serve them with a light vinaigrette if we need something acidic to balance out our meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 306.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.7
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com . Grilling asparagus miraculously transforms it from the kind of vegetable you hated as a kid to a sweet, meaty, lip-smackin' treat that you can't get enough of as an adult. Contrary to popular belief, look for the fatter stalks when buying asparagus-they are much better suited to grilling and actually have better flavor. This is the least amount of work you will ever have to do to be considered the Queen or King of the Grill.
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Side Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Asparagus Spring Summer Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Trim off the tough bottom of the spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness-usually two-thirds of the way down the spear. If the spear is less than 6 inches long, chances are it has already been trimmed for you. Alternatively, you can cut the ends off with a knife.
- Coat each spear with olive oil by placing clean, dry spears in a resealable plastic bag, pour in the oil, and massage spears to coat each one. Sprinkle with salt and massage again. Leave the asparagus in the bag until ready to cook.
- Place on the cooking grate crosswise so it won't fall through. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the stalks), turning occasionally to expose all sides to the heat. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that its natural sugars are caramelizing) but should not be allowed to char.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately-eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Provided by swedishmilk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BROILED ASPARAGUS
This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread in a single layer.
- Broil, turning occasionally, until tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 4 g
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- After you wash the asparagus thoroughly, stack a bunch together and lop off the tough/thick bottom an inch or so.
- Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat it as dry as you can, as you don't want any water to "steam" the asparagus in the oven.
- Begin by generously drizzling olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast the asparagus for about ten minutes. The secret here is for the oven to be very hot so the asparagus can begin to brown on the outside without overcooking and getting too flimsy. You want the finished asparagus to still have a bite to it. Enjoy!
ASPARAGUS
This recipe was one of my Aunt Ely's favorite veggy dishes to make for her family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. This recipe is also in my family's cookbook, the one I revised 2 yrs ago for our family reunion.
Provided by litldarlin
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off the hard ends first.
- Lay asparagus in shallow baking dish.
- Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or regular dried), 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons of black pepper.
- Then roast in a 425 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 322.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green color, too. They're so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven. -Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Toss with melted butter and green onions; spread evenly. Sprinkle with salt., Roast until crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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- May ease hangovers. There is some evidence that asparagus may help ease some of the symptoms of a hangover due to both its fibre and flavonoid (protective plant compound) content.
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- Buy the freshest asparagus you can find. The snappy texture of asparagus can go limp rather quickly. The more locally grown your asparagus, the less time it’s been in storage.
- Know which type you like best. Many people prefer thin asparagus stalks for their tender texture. Thin asparagus is indeed delicious at its prime, tender and sweet.
- Store asparagus properly. Asparagus bunches tend to come tightly belted by a rubber band. As soon as you get home, snip off this constrictive belt!
- Wash it well. Fine grit can lurk in asparagus tips. To get rid of it, fill a bowl with cold water and soak the asparagus for a few minutes, then rinse off.
- Break off the woody ends with an easy trick. Unsure how much of the end to trim off? Let the stalk tell you. Gently bend the asparagus. You’ll be able to feel where it wants to break.
- Peel fatter stems. If your stalks are large, peel them to reduce the risk of a stringy texture. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the tough area of the stalk, from the end to just below the tip.
- Cut it up to mask imperfections. If you know your asparagus has gone a bit bendy, or if you’re serving it to texture critics like children, do yourself a favor and chop up the asparagus.
- Don’t overcook it! If you only obey one rule, let it be this one. Overcooked asparagus is a sad, mushy experience. Whether you’re steaming or roasting, cook it until it’s just tender.
- Play with flavors. Asparagus is straight-up delicious with just butter or oil and salt. But it actually pairs well with a surprising range of ingredients.
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