what is a good recipe containing asparagus?

Answer 1

ASPARAGUS ROLL UPS

1 dozen asparagus spears, trimmed
12 slices provolone cheese
12 thin slices prosciutto
4 fresh cloves garlic, finely minced
2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
pinch of hot red pepper flakes (optional)

Trim asparagus and discard tough ends. Steam or boil asparagus in 3/4 inch of salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain well.
In a food processor, finely chop garlic, parsley, Parmesan and basil. (Add a small pinch of hot red pepper flakes, if desired). Process to a spreadable paste, leaving some small chunks.

Spread inside each cheese slice with the paste, using enough to coat generously. Roll 1 slice cheese tightly around each asparagus. Roll each with a slice of prosciutto and refrigerate until ready to serve.


ASPARAGUS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE

1 lb asparagus stalks
3 large red peppers
3 1/2 T olive oil
1 T balsamic or rice vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh thyme Leaves
Salt & Pepper

Peel the asparagus if necessary, snap off the stems at the bottom, and cook the stalks in lightly salted water for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, or until fork tender but stiil firm.
Drain under cold water and set the stalks aside. Rub the peppers in olive oil and broil on all sides until lightly scorched. Place the cooked peppers in a paper bag to steam for 10 minutes.

Remove the peppers and rub off the skins. Cut open and remove the stem, seeds and white flesh.

Puree the peppers in the food processor.

Mix in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme.

Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.

Divide puree among 4 serving dishes. Top with asparagus.

Answer 2

Asparagus Risotto

Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as a side dish.

1 pound asparagus
1 finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
10.5 ounces Arborio rice
3 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock
1.7 ounces freshly grated Parmesan
Black pepper
Clean the asparagus and trim any white ends or peel with a vegetable peeler. Gently fry the onion in the butter until it becomes translucent. Add the rice and cook for a couple of minutes on a medium heat, stirring so that it gets a good coating of butter. Add a ladle of hot stock at a time and continue stirring until all the stock has been used. Meanwhile, steam the asparagus for 3-6 minutes. Chop roughly once it is cooked. Add a knob of butter, the asparagus, half the Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper to the risotto and give it a stir. Serve your risotto in warm bowls with a sprinkling of Parmesan on top of each serving.

Answer 3

Roasted Chicken, New Potatoes, and Asparagus


1. 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved, or boiling potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2. 10 cloves garlic
3. 3 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
4. Salt
5. 4 bone-in chicken breasts
6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
7. Fresh-ground black pepper
8. 1 tablespoon butter, cut into 4 pieces
9. 1 pound pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
10. 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest


1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large roasting pan, toss the potatoes and garlic with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put the pan in the upper third of the oven and cook, stirring once, for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; arrange the pieces, skin-side up, in a smaller roasting pan. Sprinkle the chicken with the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top each piece of chicken with a piece of the butter.
3. Stir the potatoes. Put the chicken in the oven with the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add the asparagus, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the potatoes. Stir and continue cooking until the chicken, potatoes, and asparagus are done, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove both pans from the oven. Toss the potatoes and asparagus with the lemon zest. Serve with the chicken breasts.

Yield: 4 servings

Answer 4

If you want something very simple but really delicious, try this:

Marinate your asparagus in a raspberry salad dressing and then grill them.
They will taste so great and make an awesome side dish. Takes no time at all.

Answer 5

now i've never tried it: but some people go nuts over a cream of asparagus soup.
might not be a hit with the kids, but would be a wonderful mid-day Sunday meal with a good crusty bread.

Answer 6

layer asparagus spears in a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper.
top with fresh sliced tomatoes (can use canned if not available). drizzle more olive oil, salt and pepper, oregano (or italian seasoning). bake for 15 minutes in 350 oven. take out and top with a bag of Italian cheese and put back in til cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Enjoy!

Answer 7

I take the asparagus and cut it in thirds, then wrap bacon around each piece and stick it on a skew, and bbq it. so good

Answer 8

i add asparagus to seafood lasagna with spinach too..

shrimp and crab or imitation.. Alfredo sauce and mozzarella
cheese .. mushrooms optional mattering on allergies..

its a huge hit at dinner parties and friends and family love it!

Answer 9

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