Asparagus is a delicious, nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. One of the most popular ways to cook asparagus is to roast it with red pepper vinaigrette. Roasted asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the red pepper vinaigrette adds a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The best part is that it is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 bunches trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and more olive oil; season with salt. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted red peppers and parsley.
ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A bright and flavorful vegetable dish that even vegetable haters will enjoy. It goes great with roasted meats. For milder flavors, substitute mozzarella cheese and use less vinegar.
Provided by Patrick
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and red onion in the mixture, season with salt, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the red bell pepper into the mixture and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and pine nuts; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Sauteeing asparagus keeps the spears bright green and crisp.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (If the spears begin to brown, reduce heat to low.)
- Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss, and serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cut the peppers into quarters and remove the stems and seeds. Place the quarters skin side up on foil placed on a broiling rack. Broil until the skins are charred. Place the pepper strips in a sealed paper or plastic bag for a few minutes, then slip off the skins.
- Combine the pepper strips in a blender or food processor with the olive oil and puree. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cut the tough stems from the asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalk. Rinse the asparagus in cold water.
- Either cook the asparagus in a steamer or tie in bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook, covered, until tender but firm. Drain and place on individual plates. Cool to room temperature before serving.
- Pour a pool of sauce on each plate and garnish with tarragon leaves.
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.
WARM ASPARAGUS AND BACON TOAST WITH RED PEPPER-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in 4 bunches of 4 or 5. Place 2 pieces of bacon over each bunch, forming an X. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is partially cooked. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on.
- Lightly toast the bread in the oven. In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic and brush on the bread. Transfer each bundle of asparagus and bacon to a slice of bread and top with a slice of cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- To serve, spoon 1/4 of the vinaigrette on each of 4 plates. Place a warm toast on each pool vinaigrette.
- To make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chives, olives, shallots, and bell pepper; set aside.
SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPERS
Some of you may want to steam the asparagus first but I like the taste of crunchy asparagus just heated through - Look at the fat and calorie count of this recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic cook 2 minutes then add the the bell pepper and asparagus Saute until the asparagus is heated through.
- Remove from heat and season with salt& pepper and the vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.8
ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Luisa de la Hija
Categories Egg Tomato Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Bell Pepper Spring Healthy Bon Appétit Spain
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Arrange asparagus on large platter. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
- Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in small bowl. Add tomato, bell pepper, green onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Spoon half of vinaigrette over asparagus. Garnish with egg. Pass remaining dressing separately.
ASPARAGUS 'N' VINAIGRETTE
"Living in the Midwest, we anticipate spring treats like fresh asparagus all winter long," affirms Mickey Kelly, Burnsville, Minnesota. "Our three small children can't help but snitch a taste when this dish is chilling in the fridge. I use the vinaigrette dressing on salads, sliced tomatoes and other steamed vegetables as well."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover; steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse in cold water. Place asparagus and green onions in a bowl., Whisk together the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the bell peppers and onion. Place them in a heavy pot with the rest of the ingredients except the asparagus and the remaining yellow bell pepper. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes. The mixture should be very soft. Uncover and let it cool to room temperature.
- Put the cooled mixture into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Then press the sauce through a fine sieve to eliminate bits of skin.
- Heat boiling water in the bottom of a steamer. Put the asparagus in the steamer basket, cover, and cook until done, about three minutes.
- Spoon some red pepper puree on each of four salad plates. Arrange the asparagus neatly on top. Garnish each plate with the diced pepper and a few grindings of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
Asparagus is at its flavorful best for only a short time, usually between March and May, when you'll want to avail yourself of its abundance. There are, of course, a number of ways to prepare and serve asparagus, but this method, in which it is paired with a savory vinaigrette, is one of Martha's seasonal favorites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, RED BELL PEPPER, AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
This is a great stand-alone dish or you can put it over pasta or a salad. Because the veggies stand up to the vinaigrette, you can make it ahead of time.
Provided by FalloonFarm
Categories BBQ & Grilled Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, sugar, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Pour in a large resealable bag and add mushrooms, asparagus, and bell pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Line a vegetable pan with aluminum foil and place on the preheated grill. Add vegetables with vinaigrette to the pan on the grill.
- Grill vegetables until desired softness or crunchiness is reached, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The key is to cook it until it is tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time. The vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
- Serve the asparagus warm or at room temperature. Asparagus is best when served immediately after it is cooked. However, it can also be served at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Red Pepper Vinaigrette is a simple, yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender and crisp, and the vinaigrette is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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