Sauteed shaved asparagus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds asparagus, cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon coarse salt Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest Juice of one lemon Shaved Parmesan cheese, to taste Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil shimmers, add asparagus, salt, and […]
Shaved asparagus salad with manchego and pine nuts
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-pound large asparagus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 cups water 2 tablespoons white vinegar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1-ounce Manchego […]
Shaved asparagus salad
12 large asparagus spears (about 1 lb.),, trimmed and peeled 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan plus a piece for shaving 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Working with 1 asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, […]
Bacon and asparagus fritatta
12 ounces bacon 2 cups sliced fresh asparagus (cut in 1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 10 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In […]
Grilled asparagus
Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Bon appetit blistered asparagus
Cream of asparagus soup with garlic and parmesan
4 cups low or no-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 Tbsp. butter 1 small onion 2 lbs. asparagus 4 cloves garlic ½ tsp. salt 2 oz. Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Measure the broth into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, put a large pot or Dutch oven […]
Spring vegetable pasta with lemon and parmesan
Cook 1 lb. rotini pasta in lightly salted water according to pkg directions, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add 2 large thinly sliced shallots (1 cup) and sauté 3 minutes. Add 1 large clove chopped garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen peas, […]
Roasted asparagus with parmesan breadcrumbs
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed 2 T olive oil divided ¼ t salt ¼ t pepper ¼ C grated parmesan cheese 1/3 C whole-wheat panko bread crumbs 3 T toasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 t lemon zest Positions racks in center and upper levels of oven; preheat to 4250. Toss asparagus, 1 T oil, […]
Gruyere, asparagus and pea baked pasta
12 oz whole wheat rotini 5 T extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 C sliced leeks, white and light green parts only 1-pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ C peas, fresh or frozen (thawed) 5T all-purpose flour 4 C milk 2 t dry mustard 1 tsp […]