Carrot and Asparagus Salad

Carrot and Asparagus Salad

Carrots and asparagus form a unique but very beneficial combination. Carrots add some sweetness and much needed color variety to the asparagus.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil and brown the garlic.
  • Saute the carrots until slightly tender.
  • Plate and toss with the cooked asparagus.
  • Season with salt, pepper and parsley.
  • Mix evenly.
  • Refrigerate for atleast one hour and then serve.
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Course; Salad / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Ribboned Asparagus

Ribboned Asparagus

Asparagus does not have to be consumed in spears form only. Instead it can be molded into unique shapes to add innovation to the dish.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus spears to form ribbons.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Add the tomatoes, chives and spices.
  • Cook until the tomatoes have released the juice.
  • Add in the asparagus ribbons and cook until tender.
  • Plate and top with cheese.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Tarragon and Lemon Seasoned Asparagus

Tarragon and Lemon Seasoned Asparagus

We already mentioned that asparagus works really well with tangy flavoring. So here is another recipe that is slightly sour to taste.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together all the spices and herbs with olive oil.
  • Plate the asparagus spears and drizzle the prepared seasoning on top.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with rice or on its own.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéed Asparagus

Sautéing is an innovative method of cooking that retains most of the nutrients of the ingredients while infusing it with flavors. It works perfectly for super foods like this.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the asparagus spears.
  • Cook until tender yet crisp.
  • Season with the flavourings and toss to mix evenly.
  • Serve immediately.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Asparagus Kebabs

Asparagus Kebabs

We already covered traditionally grilled asparagus, this is another innovative take on the idea.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Skew the asparagus spears on skewers or toothpicks.
  • Place them on a pre-heated rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all the rest of the ingredients and brush them over the skewers while turning sides frequently.
  • Plate and serve immediately.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Buttered Asparagus

Buttered Asparagus

Butter is a rich luxury that is loved by everyone. You can cheat on your diet a little bit by cooking the super-healthy asparagus in butter. It won’t really be cheating since asparagus is so healthy in itself, right?
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat the butter and brown the garlic.
  • Toss in the asparagus and season accordingly.
  • Plate and Serve.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Nutty Asparagus

Nutty Asparagus

Nuts are a natural source of good fatty acids. They work well to keep you warm and are also exceptionally delicious. You can virtually use any nuts of your choice.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry the raisins and the pine nuts.
  • Add in all the flavourings and mix evenly.
  • Toss in the boiled asparagus and mix well so that all the spears are coated well.
  • Serve warm.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Garlic Flavored Asparagus

Garlic Flavored Asparagus

One of the perks of the bland flavor of asparagus is that it responds well to even mild flavoring like that of garlic.
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Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss in the asparagus.
  • Cook until slightly browned.
  • Serve Warm.
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Diets; Vegetarian

Tantalizing Tomatoes and Asparagus

Tantalizing Tomatoes and Asparagus

The natural bland flavor of asparagus works really well with the slightly tangy flavor of tomatoes. So you’ll see this combination featured in alot of different recipes.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the garlic.
  • Then add in the tomatoes and all the spices.
  • Toss in the asparagus and drizzle with cheese.
  • Serve warm.
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Tangy Grilled Asparagus

Tangy Grilled Asparagus

The most common reservation that people have against asparagus is that it is bland in taste and texture. This can be easily managed by grilling it. Grilling adds a nice smoky flavour and crispy texture to the spears that is very pleasant.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Toss asparagus with salt, pepper and a little bit of oil and grill on a pre-heated rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and mustard.
  • Add in the capers and basil to form a sauce.
  • Drizzle it over the grilled spears.
  • Serve while hot.
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