February 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm | Asparagus Recipes | No comment
Have you ever had roasted asparagus turn out tough and stringy? Here’s a tip from my friend Alanna: use the fat spears, not the skinny ones, for roasting. This is a quick and easy recipe for beautifully roasted, tender asparagus.
Roasted Asparagus Recipe
In place of the lemon juice, you can drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the asparagus. Add a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb asparagus spears (thick spears are best for roasting)
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly grated black pepper
- Lemon juice
METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard.
2 Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly distributed.
3 Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice before serving.
February 16, 2012 at 10:12 am | Asparagus Recipes | No comment
- 1 ¾-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 3 -4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 lemon (juice of, no seeds)
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
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Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
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Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
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Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
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Serve hot.
February 15, 2012 at 1:17 pm | Asparagus Recipes | No comment
Ingredients:
1 pound pasta
8 asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 4-ounce skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup white wine
½ cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water according to package directions, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring. Add asparagus and basil and cook until softened, 3 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and wine; bring to a boil over high heat, reduce, and simmer until liquid is almost gone and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add reserved pasta and cheese to skillet; toss to coat and serve immediately.
February 15, 2012 at 1:11 pm | Asparagus Recipes | No comment
Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus, thick ends removed
1 medium egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1 to 3 cups vegetable oil, as needed
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Place breadcrumbs in a separate medium bowl.
- Dip the reserved asparagus into the egg/milk mixture, then into the breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.
- Over high heat, add enough oil to a large, heavy-bottomed skillet to cover the asparagus.
- Add asparagus gently and fry until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over asparagus and serve.
