Asparagus Cheese Tacos Food

CHARRED ASPARAGUS TACOS WITH CREAMY ADOBO AND PICKLED RED ONIONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat ancho chilies in a medium saucepan over high heat, turning occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a microwave-safe measuring cup and cover with 1 cup water. Microwave on high heat until just simmering, about 3 minutes. Let steep until chilies are softened. Drain chilies, reserving liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, and cook, stirring frequently until softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and oregano and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vinegar, chipotle chili and sauce, and reserved chili liquid. Scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Transfer contents to jar of a blender along with soaked chilies, sour cream, and lime juice. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat remining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook without moving until well charred on bottom, about 2 minutes. Toss and repeat, allowing asparagus to char before tossing again. Repeat until all asparagus is charred and softened, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large plate.
• Form 12 double stacks of tortillas. Spread a tablespoon of sauce over each one. Divide asparagus evenly between tortillas. Top with pickled onions, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra sauce. This Recipe Appears In The Food Lab's Asparagus Week, Day 2: Grilled Asparagus Tacos with Creamy Adobo and Pickled Red Onions

ASPARAGUS TACOS

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and halved crosswise) with 2 sliced poblano peppers, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander; season with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and broil, stirring, until charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve in warm tortillas with cotija cheese and salsa verde.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
• Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.

ASPARAGUS CHEESE TACOS

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• For each taco, spread 1/4 of the cheeses and 4 pcs of the asparagus on each tortilla, then season with salt and pepper. Fold in half and lightly brush the outside with olive oil.
• Grill for 3 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is crispy and cheese has melted.
• Add any optional ingredients.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS TACOS

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces, saute in olive oil and garlic til tender, season with salt, pepper and 1 1/2 tsp cilantro. Aprox. 5 - 8 minutes over med heat. Add in shrimp season lightly and cook covered for another 3 - 5 minutes. In the meantime, mix together yogurt, 1/2 tsp cilantro, lime, salt and pepper and taco seasoning.
• Warm tortillas on a warm grill pan (no oil) over med. heat til lightly toasted on one side, turn over. Sprinkle cheese on tortilla, top with 4 or so shrimp asparagus and yogurt sauce. Eat warm.

ASPARAGUS ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Soften tortillas in the hot oil 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towel; cool. , In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Blend in flour. Whisk in chicken broth, cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream and taco sauce. Keep warm but do not boil. Divide the chicken, 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and all but 2 tablespoons of the onions over the 12 tortillas. Arrange asparagus over filling with the tips extending beyond the tortillas. Top each with 2 tablespoons sauce. Roll up and arrange, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with reserved sauce and the Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and return to the oven just until melted. Garnish with olives and reserved onions. Serve with additional green taco sauce.