Tag Archive for: asparagus

Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping

Roasted Pencil Asparagus with Crunchy Parmesan Topping 1 thick slice good bread 1 small chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 1 ounce 1 1/2 pounds’ thin asparagus, more or less 3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil, or a combination …

Breakfast Eggs with Leeks and Asparagus

Breakfast Eggs with Leeks and Asparagus 3 slices thick-sliced bacon (about 3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed of woody ends, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces 6 slices of bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide…

Leek, Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata

Leek, Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata Trim 1 bunch of asparagus and cut into 1-2 inch pieces.  Toss with 1 T. olive and salt, and then pre-cook for 10 minutes in the oven on a baking sheet. Whisk 6 eggs in a bowl with 1 C. grated parmesan…

Broiled Asparagus with Cotija Cheese (or Parmesan or Feta)

Broiled Asparagus with Cotija Cheese (or Parmesan or Feta) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces Cotija cheese, grated or…

Roasted Garlic Asparagus

Roasted Garlic Asparagus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley 2 pounds’ thin asparagus, ends trimmed Fleur de sel or coarse sea…

Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus

Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus 1/4 c. red wine 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2–2 lb. flank steak kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. quinoa 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into…

Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta

Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 lb. asparagus 1 lb. sugar snap peas 1 lb. bow-tie pasta (farfalle) 4 tbsp. butter 2 clove garlic 1 ripe avocado ½ c. chopped fresh mint, parsley,…

Asparagus Goat Cheese Flatbread

Asparagus Goat Cheese Flatbread 16-ounce frozen organic whole wheat pizza dough, thawed 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon garlic powder 16 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds 5 ounces…

Roasted Pencil Asparagus

Roasted Pencil Asparagus bunch pencil thin asparagus dashes sea salt 1 dash pepper 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame, olive or hazelnut oil Wash, trim off 1", and peel asparagus stem to reveal a beautiful…

Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata

Mushroom-Asparagus Frittata 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups thinly sliced white button, cremini, or baby bella mushrooms 1 bunch asparagus (about 10 spears), cut into…

Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom

Asparagus with Sesame and Chive Blossom 1-pound medium-thick asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 1…

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Fresh green asparagus 2 tbsp. quality extra virgin olive oil 1/2 a lemon 1/4 cup nutritional yeast OR Parmesan. I used nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version, but parmesan is awesome…