RAW ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH WALNUTS & PARMESAN
From Joshua McFadden's Six Seasons, a favorite cookbook. Notes: Bread Crumbs: I love whizzing up stale bread in the food processor and toasting the crumbs in olive oil. If you're not up for this, panko bread crumbs would be fine. I would still toast them in olive oil before adding them to the salad. You also could omit the bread crumbs and add more walnuts in their place. Also: You only need 1/3 cup of toasted bread crumbs for this recipe, but I find it easier to make a large batch of crumbs than a small one. Save the remaining crumbs for other salads, soups, or eggs. They're irresistible!
Provided by Alexandra Stafford
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place day-old bread in the food processor and whiz until fine. Measure out 1.5 to 2 cups of crumbs. Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the crumbs and the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbs are golden brown. This could take 5 to 15 minutes (or longer) depending on your heat level. If you have the time, go slowly to prevent burning. When the crumbs are nice and golden, turn off the heat. Let cool briefly. Taste. Add more salt if necessary. Measure out 1/3 cup of the crumbs - this is the amount the original recipe calls for. You can use more if you wish.
- Place the walnuts in a medium skillet. Set the skillet over low heat. Allow the walnuts to toast slowly while you prepare the salad. Remove them from the heat when they smell and look toasty. You can chop them on a cutting board or by gently crushing them in a tea towel.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the asparagus thinly on the bias.
- In a large bowl, combine the toasted walnuts, the 1/3 cup (or more!) toasted bread crumbs, the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, the crushed red pepper flakes (starting with 1/4 teaspoon if you are sensitive to heat), salt and pepper to taste, and the zest of the lemon. Stir to combine. Add the asparagus and toss to combine. "Taste and dial in the flavors by adding more salt, black pepper, chile flakes, or lemon juice. When the flavors are bright and delicious, add the mint (if using) and 1/4 cup olive oil." Toss to combine. Taste and adjust the flavors again if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving platter. Crack more pepper over top if you wish.
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Make and share this Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To cook asparagus: Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Break off woody stems of asparagus.
- If stalks are thick, peel with a vegetable peeler, pulling from stem end toward tip.
- (Pencil-thin spears do no need peeling.) Place in a greased or sprayed 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dot with margarine.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
- (Asparagus may be baked 1 day ahead and reheated in microwave.) To make topping: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- (Topping may be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Before serving: Spoon topping over asparagus and sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.2
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
"I never get enough of asparagus in the spring and walnuts have a way of adding the richness this vegetable lacks without getting in the way of the wonderful springtime flavors. Frying the walnuts in the oil with paprika and cayenne for a minute really wakes up their flavor and enhances the whole dish. I have used this as both an appetizer and a side dish. Your call." - Alex Guarnaschelli
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
- 2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 to 1½ minutes. You want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thicker, cook for 1½ to 2 minutes.
- 3. Remove the asparagus from the water using a slotted spoon and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Move them around gently so the ice water penetrates the asparagus and accelerates the cooling process. Vegetables take longer than you think to cool so allow them to sit a few minutes in the ice water. Hold a piece of the asparagus in your hand for a few seconds to assure that it's really cool (even in the center). If the piece still feels warm, allow them to cool longer in the ice bath. Place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
- 4. Heat oil a medium skillet until hot (but not smoking), add the walnuts and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. They should bubble and fry slightly in the oil. When you can smell the walnuts, add the paprika and cayenne and lower the heat to medium. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Set aside.
- 5. Toss the asparagus in the bowl with the walnuts and the oil. Let this mixture sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or a few minutes. When ready to serve, stir in the lemon juice. Serve immediately.
WOK-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
Not all asparagus dishes are delicate and subtle. Try this stir-fry to see how well the sweetness of asparagus and spicy bold flavors go together.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces. (Halve thicker pieces lengthwise first.)
- Set a wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add asparagus and season lightly with salt. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add Sichuan pepper, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, sugar, chiles, soy sauce and walnuts. Continue cooking over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing to coat well, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue to cook a bit off the heat.)
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle green onions over the top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER
Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED ASPARAGUS W/ BLUE CHEESE & TOASTED WALNUTS
I've combined a few of my favorite things, resulting in a truly splendid and robust side dish worthy of company!
Provided by carmenskitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Trim and wash asparagus then arrange in a shallow roasting pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss asparagus to evenly coat.
- Roast in oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with blue cheese, then top with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 424.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.8
ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUT BUTTER
Just a touch of walnut oil adds remarkable nutty flavor to these springtime spears.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan, mix butter and walnuts. Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. Stir in oil and salt.
- Arrange hot asparagus on large serving platter. Top with walnut butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SPAGHETTI, ROASTED ASPARAGUS, BEANS WITH LEMON AND WALNUTS
Now, I know I have another lemon pasta dish with asparagus ... This isn't the same. Even though It is close, I consider this more a main dish where the other to me is more of a side dish with the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese as a dressing. This is a quick dinner with tons of flavor. No onions and sauce is creamy but still light with the lemon flavor. The roasted vegetables and baby arugula just make all the difference. I copied this from a restaurant I ate in Northern FL a few years ago and it was so good. Note: if you want you can down on the cream a little and add some of the pasta water to thin out the sauce. You could also use a lighter cream if you want. I usually start out with 1/2 cup, and then add a little more. But 1 cup is really which I think works best. This is a great light vegetarian dinner, but you could always top with some sliced chicken or serve it on the side.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Spaghetti
Time 50m
Yield 4 Main dinner servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Walnuts and Vegetables -- Prepare your beans and asparagus and set to the side. Now in a dry medium sauce pan, toast the walnuts on medium heat for a couple of minutes. Remove and off to the side. In that same pan add the olive oil and vegetables and garlic and cook until lightly brown on medium to medium high heat. About 10 minutes.
- Pasta -- While your vegetables cook, prepare the pasta according to directions.
- Prepare the Dish -- In a large serving bowl, add the parmesan, arugula, lemon zest and toasted walnuts. Toss well.
- Finish Up -- The vegetables should be done by now. Add them to the serving bowl with the arugula. Then drain your pasta and also add to the serving bowl. Drizzle with the lemon juice, the heavy cream, salt and pepper and toss well. Garnish with the extra parmesan if you want.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.8, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 23.8
SAUTéED ASPARAGUS, TOASTED ALMONDS & MANCHEGO CHEESE
Drizzle asparagus with nutty brown butter, top with toasted whole almonds and shavings of salty manchego for a springtime starter that's so simple to make
Provided by Matt Tebbutt
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Starter
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and plunge in the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 mins, drain, then leave them to sit somewhere warm.
- Next, put the butter into a cold pan with the almonds. Carefully heat it up, watching that the butter doesn't get too dark. When it just turns golden brown and is beginning to foam, remove from the heat and pour in the lemon juice to stop the cooking.
- Arrange the asparagus onto 6 serving plates and spoon over some of the brown butter and almonds. Shave the cheese with a peeler, scatter over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium
RAW ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BREADCRUMBS, WALNUTS, AND MINT
Make this dish before you do any cooked asparagus dishes, at the start of the season when you get pristine spears. At first glance, the dish looks kind of "meh," but once you taste it, the flavor and texture blow you away. Be sure to cut the asparagus very thin.
Provided by Joshua McFadden
Categories Spring Asparagus Walnut Breadcrumbs Parmesan Lemon Lemon Juice Mint Salad Raw Side Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Quick & Easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, walnuts, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a bunch of twists of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes. Toss to combine everything.
- Cut the asparagus on a sharp angle into very thin slices and add to the crumb mixture. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and toss some more. Taste and dial in the flavors by adding more salt, black pepper, chile flakes, or lemon juice.
- When the flavors are bright and delicious, add the mint and 1/4 cup olive oil and toss. Taste and adjust again, and serve.
HEALTHY BLANCHED ASPARAGUS
Blanching asparagus is a very simple process that creates a healthy and delicious side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and return water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus in boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer asparagus to ice-water bath until cool; drain.
ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUT BUTTER
I have never tried asparagus but the photo in the current Pillsbury cookbook and me wanting to try it.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine butter and walnuts. Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. Stir in oil and salt.
- Arrange hot asparagus on large serving platter. Top with walnut butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 136.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3
WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS AND CRANBERRIES
My MIL surprised me with a bunch of white asparagus, and the sudden idea of serving them with toasted walnuts and cranberries flashed through my mind.
Provided by Mia in Germany
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel asparagus and boil in water with 1 teaspoon each sugar and salt until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Roughly chop walnuts, carefully toast in a dry pan.
- Arrange drained asparagus on two platters, sprinkle with toasted walnuts and cranberries, drizzle with flax seed oil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 1195.2, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 8.5
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