Recipes

Asparagus Dip

Asparagus Dip

You do not have to limit asparagus to just main courses and side dishes. It can also be used in dips and pickles.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove

Instructions

  • In a food processor, blend together the cream cheese, parmesan and garlic.
  • Add in asparagus and pulse until even but there are still small chunks.
  • Pour into a small dip dish.
  • Refrigerate and serve as needed.
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Course; Sauce / Vegetables

Asparagus Scrambled Eggs

Asparagus Scrambled Eggs

If you don’t fancy the addition of bacon, you can cook asparagus with eggs alone as well.
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Ingredients

  • 6 Asparagus Spears
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Goat Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • Heat Olive Oil in a skillet and add in the trimmed asparagus until soft but not mushy.
  • Break in eggs, one by one and begin to scramble.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook until done to your liking.
  • Top with cheese and enjoy with break or on their own.
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Course; Breakfast / Eggs / Vegetables

Bacon, Eggs and Asparagus

Bacon, Eggs and Asparagus

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Equipment

  • Asparagus provides an innovative pop of green to this classic breakfast dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Bacon Slices
  • 8 Eggs
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme Leaves
  • 3 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Dill
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.
  • Plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan, cook asparagus in bacon grease until tender yet crisp.
  • Add in the spices and herbs.
  • Crack eggs on top.
  • Be careful to not break the yolk.
  • When done, spoon it on top of the bacon set aside.
  • Serve immediately.
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Course; Breakfast / Eggs / Pork / Vegetables

Saucy Asparagus and Chicken

Saucy Asparagus and Chicken

What is better than saucy and creamy chicken? Saucy asparagus and chicken obviously!
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 4 Chicken Breasts Skinless Preferred
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Curry Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • Line a pre-greased baking dish with asparagus spears.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of it.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the rest of the ingredients apart from cheese.
  • Pour this mixture on top of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 375 degrees or until the juices run clear.
  • Plate and serve.
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Course; Chicken / Vegetables

Pickled Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus

Pickles! Need we say more?
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Ingredients

  • 10 Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 2 Cups White Vinegar
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Dill
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Peppercorns
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Red Chilli Flakes
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Line the bottom of mason jar with all the spices.
  • Fit the asparagus spears upright into the jar.
  • Trim if needed.
  • In a pan, make vinegar brine by combining 2 cups vinegar with 2 cups water.
  • Boil until the volume has reduced to half.
  • Allow to cool and pour it in the mason jar.
  • Shut the lid tightly and store in a cool, dry and dark place.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche

This is not your standard quiche recipe but involves a fun innovative twist.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 3 Cups Cooked Spaghetti Squash
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Swiss Cheese
  • 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Add in the onion and cook until it has turned transparent.
  • Add in the asparagus and cook until tender yet crisp.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Press the spaghetti squash into a round baking pan in such a way that a crust like structure forms.
  • Pour the egg mixture in it and scoop the asparagus.
  • Bake for 40 minute at 400 degrees or until the top has set and is firm.
  • Slice and serve.
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Course; Cheese / Pasta / Quiche / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

We’ve all heard of French fries but what exactly are these asparagus fries? Read on to find out!
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 Cup White Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg along with salt and pepper until frothy.
  • Dip each spear in flour then in eggs and finally roll in the cheese/bread crumbs mix.
  • Place on a baking tray and bake for about 12 minutes at 425 degrees.
  • Serve with any dip of your choice.
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Course; Cheese / Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Baked Asparagus and Salmon

Baked Asparagus and Salmon

While we are talking about the sea food goodness, here is another recipe involving fish.
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Ingredients

  • 4 Salmon Fillets Preferably Skinless
  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Cut a square piece of aluminium foil and layer 1/4th of the asparagus on it.
  • Place a salmon piece on top of the asparagus and drizzle with the mixture prepared in Step 1.
  • Wrap the aluminium foil tightly.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining salmon pieces.
  • Place on a baking dish and transfer to a preheated oven maintained at 400 degrees.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with boiled rice.
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Course; Fish / Vegetables

Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-fry

Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-fry

Sea-food is another great option to use along with asparagus.
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Ingredients

  • Cup Peeled and Deveined Large Shrimps
  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 2/3 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove
  • 1 Teaspoon Minced Ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, corn starch and soy sauce.
  • Whisk together.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry the shrimps until golden brown.
  • Remove on a plate.
  • In the same pan, add the asparagus and cook until tender yet crisp.
  • Add the lemon sauce and shrimp to the skillet and mix evenly.
  • Serve warm.
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Course; Fish / Vegetables

Meaty Asparagus Pasta

Meaty Asparagus Pasta

The great thing about asparagus is that it can be added to virtually any of your favorite dishes and pasta is no exception. The recipe here uses bacon but you can use any meat of your choice.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Boiled and Drained Linguine Pasta
  • 2 Cups Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Strips Bacon
  • 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet, brown the bacon until crispy.
  • Set aside to cool and chop into bite sized pieces.
  • In the same pan, cook the asparagus in bacon grease until tender yet crisp.
  • Set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the white wine and use a wooden spatula to dissolve all the brown bits.
  • Allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced to about half the volume.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Add the bacon, asparagus and pasta.
  • Toss to mix evenly.
  • Serve warm.
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Course; Pasta / Vegetables