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Classic Tangy-Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Classic Tangy-Sweet Barbecue Sauce

Makes: 2½ cups
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons 14-spice dry rub mix

Instructies

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir well.
  • Bring it to boil and simmer uncovered over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Recipe Category Barbecue / Sauce

Red Potato and Asparagus Salad

Red Potato and Asparagus Salad

Here is another healthy but filling salad recipe for all those who are trying to eat healthy while trying to lose weight.
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • ½ Cup Boiled and Chopped Red Potatoes
  • ⅓ Cup Chopped Chives
  • ⅓ Cup Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • Cayenne Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • In a large bowl, toss together asparagus, potatoes and chives.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together, olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
  • Drizzle the dressing on top of the mixture that we prepared in Step 1.
  • Mix so that everything is coated evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavours to sink in.
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Recipe Category Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian

Asparagus Fruit Salad

Asparagus Fruit Salad

Due to its non-offensive flavor, asparagus can easily be added to any salad.
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 1 ½ Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Can Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 Can Mandarin Orange Sections
  • ½ Cup Chopped Apples
  • ½ Sliced Celery
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Red Onion
  • 8 Ounces Sour Cream

Instructies

  • In a large bowl, combine together all the ingredients.
  • Mix well so that everything is well coated with the cream.
  • Refrigerate for an hour and then serve.
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Recipe Category Fruit / Salad / Vegetables

Asparagus Smoothie

Asparagus Smoothie

We’ve all heard of green smoothies. Well these can include asparagus as well since it is comparatively bland tasting and does not adversely affect the taste of the smoothie.
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 4 Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Cup Chopped Spinach Leaves
  • 1 Cup Chopped Cantaloupe
  • 1 Cup Chopped Red Apples
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar

Instructies

  • Add all the ingredients in a high speed blender such as the Vitamix and blend until smooth.
  • Pour onto ice cubes and enjoy.
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Recipe Category Smoothies

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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Ingrediënten

  • ½ Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 6 Asparagus Spears
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Goat Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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.

Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Bacon Slices
  • 8 Eggs
  • ½ Teaspoon Thyme Leaves
  • 3 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Dill
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed and Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 4 Chicken Breasts Skinless Preferred
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Curry Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Chicken / Vegetables

Vegetable Bread Loaf

Vegetable Bread Loaf

Make your average bread loaf healthier by stuffing it with different vegetables.
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Ingrediënten

  • ½ Cup Cooked and Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Dried Tomatoes
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Black Olives
  • 1 Cup Self-Rising Flour
  • ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • Mix together all the dry ingredients.
  • Make a well in the middle of the dry mixture and pour in olive oi.
  • Mix together to form small crumbles
  • Add in the eggs, milk and spices.
  • Whisk together until a batter is formed.
  • Mix in the vegetables.
  • Stir evenly with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour into a pre-greased baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
  • Allow to cool and then slice.
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Recipe Category Bread / Vegetables

Pickled Asparagus

Pickled Asparagus

Pickles! Need we say more?
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Ingrediënten

  • 10 Cooked Asparagus Spears
  • 2 Cups White Vinegar
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Dill
  • ½ Tablespoon Dried Peppercorns
  • ½ Tablespoon Red Chilli Flakes
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian
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