Asparagus with pecans and Parmesan is a classic dish that combines the nutty flavor of pecans, the tanginess of Parmesan cheese, and the crunch of asparagus in a single bite. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a tasty appetizer, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The combination of fresh, tender asparagus with roasted pecans and Parmesan cheese makes this dish a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PECAN PARMESAN SEASONING
It couldn't be easier to make perfectly roasted and tender asparagus with this healthy 6-ingredient recipe. Nutrient-packed asparagus is seasoned with a cheesy vegan pecan parmesan made with nutritional yeast!
Provided by Carrie Walder
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Snap woody ends of asparagus spears. Wash and pat dry. Spread on a large baking sheet and toss with olive oil and salt, until evenly coated.
- On a large cutting board, chop pecans and add to a bowl along with nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt. Mix together well and then sprinkle on top of asparagus.
- Place asparagus in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness of spears. Asparagus should be tender, but not overly mushy.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS
This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! -Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and oil. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.
ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the asparagus spears into 12 bundles. Carefully wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tips. Secure the bacon-wrapped spears with a toothpick. Lay the bundles in a low-sided casserole dish. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the asparagus bundles. Transfer the dish to the oven and roast until the spears have begun to wilt and the bacon looks fully cooked, about 25 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS AND PARM
This is a very elegant and easy side dish to serve for a special occasion.
Provided by Carrie Causey
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and remove to a serving dish; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted (it's ok if it begins to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions. Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for a minute more.
- Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms. Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
PARMESAN CRUSTED ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Roasted asparagus with a parmesan crumb topping.
Provided by Elyse
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the rough ends off the asparagus and place in prepared pan.
- Generously spray nonstick cooking spray on top of asparagus.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in an even layer on top of asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place croutons in a resealable bag and crush using a rolling pin until fine crumbs form or place in a food processor.
- Sprinkle crouton crumbs on top of asparagus and spray again with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and asparagus can be easily pierced with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 323 kcal, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 23 mg
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Quick & Easy Low Sodium Summer Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, and with tongs transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry.
- Gently toss asparagus with vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN
Asparagus is a yummy vegetable you can use for a side dish or appetizer.
Provided by Diane
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
- Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
EASY PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
"This delicious recipe will turn anyone into an asparagus lover," promises Sarah Porter of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. "My husband used to turn up his nose at asparagus. Now he asks me to make this dish! It's perfect with pork or poultry."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Brush asparagus spears with oil; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 6 minutes; turn asparagus. Bake 6 minutes longer or until asparagus is tender., Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; sprinkle over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS PESTO PASTA
I found this on the back of a tag for the Majesty asparagus I had picked up at the market. It was really enjoyable, and so easy to prepare, so I thought I ought to share! I used my blender, so I roughly chopped some of the bigger ingredients (asparagus, pecans) before putting them in, but from what I have heard of the mightiness of the food processor, you might be good to go without doing so. Use your knowledge of your tools to decide how you want to approach it :) I have also successfully served this over gluten free pasta (brown rice penne).
Provided by Starrynews
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. When ready, drain and then toss with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, combine asparagus, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pecans, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Serve asparagus pesto over prepared pasta.
GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a hint of Parmesan cheese, what's not to love? -Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus and garlic; cook, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Toss asparagus with butter and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS AND PARM
This is a very elegant and easy side dish to serve for a special occasion.
Provided by Carrie Causey
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and remove to a serving dish; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted (it's ok if it begins to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions. Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for a minute more.
- Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms. Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH TOASTED PECANS
I recently had a back log of Southern Living Magazines waiting for me to go through. When I came across this pasta recipe, I just knew it was one I couldn't let get away without trying. I am posting it here so I will always know where to find it! This dish makes a great main course or side dish. I prepared this dish as soon as I had all the ingredients on hand and I have to say, it is as delicious as it sounds! This is a very easy recipe to add your desired amount of chicken or shrimp, if you like. I hope you think it looks as tempting as I did ; )!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package direction; rinse and drain.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and slice into 2-inch pieces.
- Sauté asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat; 4 minutes.
- Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter and 1/2 cup pecans.
- Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup pecans.
- Garnish if desired.
- Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.7, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 628.6, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 13.9
ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS AND PARM
This is a very elegant and easy side dish to serve for a special occasion.
Provided by Carrie Causey
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and remove to a serving dish; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted (it's ok if it begins to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions. Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for a minute more.
- Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms. Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
PARMESAN GARLIC ASPARAGUS
A handful of kitchen staples are all you'll need for this tasty take on asparagus. It bakes in the oven in a mere 10 minutes.-Julie Sumner, Plant City, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt, cayenne and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS AND PARM
This is a very elegant and easy side dish to serve for a special occasion.
Provided by Carrie Causey
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and remove to a serving dish; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted (it's ok if it begins to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions. Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for a minute more.
- Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms. Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the spears. You can do this with a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. You can cook asparagus in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
- Add pecans and Parmesan cheese after cooking. This will add a nutty flavor and a cheesy texture to the asparagus.
- Serve the asparagus immediately. Asparagus is best served fresh out of the oven or off the grill.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with pecans and Parmesan cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give asparagus with pecans and Parmesan cheese a try.
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