Best 10 Asparagus With Pine Nuts Cranberries And Feta Recipes

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Asparagus with pine nuts, cranberries, and feta is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet, tangy, and savory ingredients. The asparagus, with its tender texture and slightly bitter taste, pairs beautifully with the sweet and tart cranberries. The pine nuts add a nutty flavor, while the feta cheese provides a creamy and tangy balance. This combination of flavors creates a delightful dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. The dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it is sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS & LENTIL SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & CRUMBLED FETA



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Asparagus tips take the leading role in this healthy, seasonal salad with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and salty crumbled cheese

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove
125g puy lentils
100g pack fine asparagus tips
3 spring onions , finely sliced
25g dried cranberries
1 tbsp extra virgin rapeseed oil , plus a little extra (optional)
2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar
140g cherry tomatoes , halved
50g feta (read back of pack for vegetarian option)

Steps:

  • Finely grate the garlic and put in a bowl. Boil the lentils for 25 mins, and put the asparagus in a steamer over them for the last 5 mins until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, put the onions, cranberries, oil and vinegar in the bowl with the garlic and stir well. When the lentils are ready, drain and toss them into the dressing with the tomatoes. Tip into plastic containers (for a packed lunch), or onto plates, then top with the asparagus and crumble over the feta. Drizzle with a little extra oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

ASPARAGUS, CHILLI & FETA FARFALLE



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A simple, budget pasta dish with a touch of chilli, squeeze of lemon and fresh basil. Add a drizzle of oil and sprinkling of feta cheese to serve

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

200g farfalle
2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 red chilli , finely chopped
250g asparagus , woody ends trimmed, cut into small pieces
1 lemon , zested and juiced
handful basil leaves
30g pine nuts , toasted
50g feta , crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Tip in the pasta and cook for 1 min less than pack instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Stir in the garlic, chilli and a pinch of salt, and fry for 1 min until fragrant. Add the asparagus and lemon zest, and cook for 4-5 mins until the asparagus is just tender.
  • Drain the pasta and tip into the asparagus pan. Add the lemon juice, stir through the basil, grind over some black pepper, then divide between bowls. Top with the pine nuts, feta and a drizzle of oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA CHEESE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bunches medium asparagus, ends trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Divide and toss the asparagus with the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on 2 to 3 separate large rimmed baking sheets.
  • Place in the oven and roast until the spears are tender and the tips are turning golden and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette while the asparagus is roasting. To a bowl, add the Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
  • Remove the asparagus from the oven and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD



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A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.

Provided by AnnInLondon

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup quinoa
¼ teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds
2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 lemon, zested
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus with Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4-2 lbs fresh crisp asparagus
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 -4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 lemon (juice of, no seeds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
  • Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
  • Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
  • Serve hot.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA



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Pretty and festive, this simple-to-make side dish is delicious right out of the oven. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt to taste
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Arrange asparagus in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with tomatoes and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Asparagus With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gallopin Gael

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese (Grated)

Steps:

  • Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and rinsing under cool water. Steam until bright green and still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss in olive oil and sprinkle with lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with pinenuts and Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 lbs asparagus
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread pine nuts in a small baking pan and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
  • Snap off the tough ends of asparagus.
  • Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet with sides.
  • Roast, turning twice, until the asparagus is tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 173.6, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.9

ASPARAGUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND PINE NUTS



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This is a quick, easy way to saute asparagus. The dish has a light flavor and makes a great accompaniment to Italian meals. I make this year-round, but we especially enjoy it on Thanksgiving.

Provided by JenM

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Break off or trim the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Set the spears aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts, cranberries, and salt. Cook and stir until the pine nuts start to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the asparagus spears and cook, adding a little more olive oil if needed, until stalks are bright green and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve on a platter with the cranberries and nuts spooned over the top of the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 2.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • To preserve the鮮豔色澤of the asparagus, blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath.
  • Use a variety of nuts in this recipe, such as pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as goat cheese or cream cheese.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, omit the feta cheese and use a plant-based cheese substitute.
  • Serve this dish as a side dish or as a light main course.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with pine nuts, cranberries, and feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The鮮豔色澤asparagus and the sweet and tart cranberries are a perfect combination, and the feta cheese adds a creamy and salty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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