Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche

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

  • 2 Cups Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 3 Cups Cooked Spaghetti Squash
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Cup Swiss Cheese
  • 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan
  • ½ Cup White Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Cheese / Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian

Asparagus Pastry

Asparagus Pastry

Who knew that asparagus could be wrapped up in pastry goodness? Well it is possible! Don’t believe us? Try out this recipe to see for yourself!
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Puff Pastry Sheet
  • 10 Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Cup Cream Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan
  • 1 Egg
  • A Fistful of Flour
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • Roll out the puff pastry sheet and spread it with cream cheese.
  • Cut it out into 10 inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg along with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap each pastry sheet piece around an asparagus spear.
  • Brush with egg and roll in parmesan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Allow to cool a little and then serve.
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Recipe Category Quiche / Vegetables

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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Ingrediënten

  • 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

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Fish / Seafood / Vegetables

Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-fry

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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Ingrediënten

  • Cup Peeled and Deveined Large Shrimps
  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • Cup Chicken Broth
  • ¼ 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

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Fish / Seafood / 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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Ingrediënten

  • 2 Cups Boiled and Drained Linguine Pasta
  • 2 Cups Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 8 Strips Bacon
  • ½ Cup Dry White Wine
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • Cup Chopped Shallots
  • 1 Cup Diced Potato
  • 3 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Bread Cubes Optional
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 1 ½ Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Crumbled Feta
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • Cup Sliced Shallots
  • ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon Fresh Chopped Thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category 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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Ingrediënten

  • 1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
  • 1 Cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove
  • ¼ Teaspoon Paprika Powder
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructies

  • 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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Recipe Category Side Dish / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian
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