Feast your senses on the delightful union of flavors in this exquisite dish of asparagus with orange cream sauce and cashews. This culinary masterpiece is an orchestra of textures and tastes, where the tender asparagus spears, enveloped in a velvety orange cream sauce, harmonize with the crunchy cashews, creating a symphony of sensations that will dance on your palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where each bite is an explosion of vibrant flavors, leaving you utterly captivated.
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ASPARAGUS AND CASHEWS
I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu.
Provided by Shelly Domke
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 337.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEWS
This is best prepared in a wok, but can be made in a skillet with high sloped sides. This dish combines a delicious array of flavors that will compliment almost any dinner.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat wok or skillet to medium high or 325.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
- Pour oils around top of a preheated wok or skillet for 2 minutes. Add ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus, and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, and stir fry 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Add cashews and soy sauce; toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.8
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First, make the dressing: Zest 1 orange into a bowl, then juice both oranges and boil the juice down in a small saucepan to about 3 tablespoons. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and put it in a ramekin with the vinegar poured over. Set aside 5 minutes. Add the mustard to the zest. When the orange juice has reduced, strain it over the zest. Drain the shallot, discarding the vinegar, and add. Whisk all together, then slowly whisk in the oil. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a saute pan full of water to the boil. Salt it, then add the asparagus and cook until tender. Drain, and immediately rinse under ice-cold water to set the color. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon over the sauce. Shave over Parmesan cheese. Grind over some pepper and serve.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW-CURRY MAYONNAISE
Try doubling or tripling the recipe as hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party. The asparagus can be roasted ahead of time and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
Provided by Sandra Lee
Categories side-dish
Time 13m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- On baking sheet, drizzle oil over trimmed asparagus. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together to evenly distribute oil and seasoning. Roast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus. While asparagus is roasting, prepare mayonnaise.
- Process 2 tablespoons of cashews in a blender until finely ground. In a small bowl, stir to combine ground cashews, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
- To serve, divide asparagus among 4 plates and top with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture. Garnish with a few chopped cashews.
WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Elaine Sciolino
Categories sauces and gravies, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the dry ends off the asparagus. If necessary, peel the fibrous exterior of the bottom half of each spear. Cut the top 3 1/2 inches of each stalk and set aside. Using a sharp knife, very finely julienne two or three of the stalk bottoms (reserve the rest for another use) and place in a small bowl. Add the chives, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- On a sheet of heavy-duty or a double layer of aluminum foil, place the asparagus tips standing up and crimp the foil around them at the bottom so that they remain standing. Add the butter on top of the spears, and continue to crimp the foil closely around the spears, sealing it closed at the top. Place in the oven and roast until barely tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the cashew cream.
- In a food processor, pulse the cashews into a fine powder; be careful not to over-process and turn into a paste. Place 2/3 of the ground cashews into a small saucepan; set aside the remainder for garnish. Add the milk to the pan, with 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil and immediately turn off heat. Mix well; set aside.
- When the asparagus is ready, open the packet and baste it with the juices from the bottom of the foil. On each of 4 small plates, arrange a spoonful of cashew cream and top with two asparagus tips. Place the asparagus julienne on the side and garnish with crushed cashews.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE-CREAM SAUCE AND CASHEWS
This is a delicious and unexpected take on asparagus, handed down to me by my Aunt, Anne. Creamy and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner!
Provided by allison125
Categories Creamy Pasta Sauce
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in orange pieces.
- Arrange asparagus on a serving platter, and season lightly with salt. Pour cream sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 281.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ASPARAGUS IN ORANGE SAUCE
Say good by to winter with the arrival of fresh asparagus brought to your table! When not in season, green beans may be substituted for the asparagus, or orange juice concentrate may be substituted for the fresh.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 19m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the asparagus and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness.
- Drain into a colander and immediately refresh under cold running water; drain and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, wine, and the broth to a boil over meium heat.
- Reduce until 1/4 cup remains.
- Whisk in the oil.
- Pour over the asparagus, tossing well to coat; season with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Heat over low heat until the asparagus are hot.
- Serve warm.
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE
Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole family," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE DRESSING AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS
Categories Nut Vegetable Side Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Trim woody ends from asparagus and, if desired, peel lower 2 inches of stems with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Whisk together remaining ingredients except nuts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer hot asparagus to plates. Spoon orange dressing over top and sprinkle with nuts.
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Steam over hot water for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness of spears; then, drain.
- Whisk the orange rind with oil, mustard and orange juice, and spoon over the asparagus, turning them to coat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 71, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER
White asparagus, which is grown without sunlight, to keep it from becoming green, is the preferred form for the vegetable in Europe. This recipe makes an excellent first course, with the mildly nutty flavor of the asparagus pleasantly offset by the citrus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Juice 5 oranges over a sieve, yielding about 1 1/2 cups. Zest 1 orange. Using a paring knife, remove skin, pith, and outer membrane from remaining orange. Carefully cut each segment away from white membranes. (This is called supreming the orange). Set segments aside.
- Place asparagus in a large saute pan. Add 1/2 inch of water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, and steam asparagus to tenderize, about 8 minutes. Just before asparagus are fully cooked, drain liquid from the saute pan. Add 1/4 cup orange juice, and simmer until the asparagus are fork-tender. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and steam while finishing sauce.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups orange juice to a boil. Add vinegar, lower heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, one piece at a time, until sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to a warm platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with reserved orange segments, zest, and tarragon.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus spears with tight tips and no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough ends or cutting them off with a knife.
- Cook the asparagus spears in a large pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus spears to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color.
- Pat the asparagus spears dry before sautéing them in butter or olive oil with garlic and shallots.
- Add orange zest and juice to the sautéed asparagus for a burst of citrusy flavor.
- Stir in some heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to create a rich and creamy sauce.
- Garnish the asparagus dish with roasted cashews for a nutty crunch and extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Orange Cream Sauce and Cashews is an elegant and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh asparagus, zesty orange sauce, and crunchy cashews creates a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. This recipe is a great way to showcase seasonal asparagus and is sure to impress your guests. Here's a bonus tip: try serving the asparagus with a side of grilled salmon or roasted chicken for a complete and satisfying meal.
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