Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

Asparagus and Potato Soup

Asparagus and Potato Soup

Who doesn’t like a good hearty soup? This soup recipe allows you to get your soup fix while staying within the realms of health food.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot and brown the shallots.
  • Add in asparagus, potato, broth, salt and pepper.
  • Allow to simmer.
  • When a puree has formed, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a high speed food processor, pulse the soup in batches until an even texture in obtained.
  • Return to the stove on low heat.
  • In a pan, heat a little bit of olive oil and brown the bread cubes.
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Course; Soup / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Cheesy Tomatoes and Asparagus

Cheesy Tomatoes and Asparagus

This is another take on the classic tomatoes and asparagus combination.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Toss in the asparagus and tomatoes.
  • Cook until tender and then add the vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Plate and then sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Microwave for about 20 seconds to soften the cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Just like grilling, roasting is another very healthy method of cooking as it uses minimal oil. So it was obvious that a recipe of roasted asparagus would have to be included.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • In a pre-greases baking dish, layer the asparagus, shallots and tomatoes.
  • Pour the dressing mixture on top.
  • Bake for 6 minutes at 400 degrees or until tender but crispy.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Spicy Asparagus

Spicy Asparagus

So far, the recipes that have been listed are more geared towards people with a milder taste. If you prefer a little more zing in your food, then you will love this recipe.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Toss in the asparagus and cook until tender.
  • Add in bell peppers and the seasonings.
  • Mix to coat the asparagus evenly.
  • Plate and top with parmesan.
  • Serve immediately.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Asparagus with Peas Dressing

Asparagus with Peas Dressing

Peas are a funny little vegetable that are a hit amongst the kids. Serve this delicious side dish with rice or meat.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bake asparagus in a pre-heated oven at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes.
  • While it is baking, heat butter in a skillet and slightly brown the peas.
  • Add in the chicken broth and mint.
  • Allow to simmer.
  • Remove asparagus from the oven and bake the prosciutto slice.
  • When the chicken broth mixture has thickened, remove it from heat.
  • Place the asparagus on the slice, top with the mixture and wrap.
  • Serve immediately.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables

Nutty Mushroom Asparagus

Nutty Mushroom Asparagus

This light dish serves as a great side addition to any heavy main course. It can also be used as an appetizer.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Coat asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake in a pre-heated oven at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes.
  • While it is baking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and slightly brown the mushrooms.
  • Add in the hazelnuts and spices.
  • Mix in the baked asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve warm.
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Course; Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian