Asparagus with salsa verde and scarlet onions is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, while the salsa verde adds a bright, herbaceous flavor. The scarlet onions add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is also a healthy option, as it is low in calories and fat.
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ASPARAGUS WITH SALSA VERDE
The scarlet onions and fine slivers of orange peel in this green sauce look and taste like spring. The sauce can be made ahead of time, the orange juice and vinegar added at the very end so that the greens remain bright and snappy. This sauce is also good over grilled asparagus. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Provided by Deborah Madison
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody, tough ends, and peel thick asparagus. It will look and taste better. Bring a quart or two of water to a boil in a wide pan, generously salt to taste.
- FOR THE PICKLED RED ONION: While the water is coming to a boil, pickle the red onion and make the sauce. To make the pickled red onion, peel a whole, small red onion, then slice it thinly into rounds. Separate the rounds and put them in a bowl, then cover with a white wine or rice wine vinegar and a few pinches salt. Toss them with your finger so that they are all coated, then refrigerate until you need them. It takes only about 10 to 15 minutes for the color to blossom.
- FOR THE ORANGE ZEST: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Zest a few strips of orange peel in wide bands. Julienne the bands into thin strips and blanch in boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds. Drain and chop half of the orange rinds into a fine dice. Set aside.
- Add the trimmed, peeled (if necessary) asparagus to the wide pan of salted boiling water, and cook until it is tender and bright green, about 5 minutes for thin asparagus, 7 to 8 minutes if it is thick. Set the cooked asparagus on a towel to drain briefly.
- FOR THE SAUCE: Meanwhile, combine the chopped parsley and capers in a bowl. Mince half the slivered orange zest and add it to the bowl along with half of the pickled onion, minced. Stir in the mustard, orange juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- TO FINISH: Drain the asparagus. Lay the asparagus on a platter. Ladle the sauce over the stems and garnish with the remaining slivers of orange peel and pickled onion.Suggestions: You can vary the taste by using aromatic sesame or peanut oils in place of the olive oil. Both flavors go well with asparagus and also harmonize with orange. Keep the parsley or use cilantro instead if you're wild for that herb. Other spring herbs to consider including are tarragon, lovage, chives and chervil and all are excellent with asparagus.
ASPARAGUS WITH SALSA VERDE AND SCARLET ONIONS
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories side dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Separate sliced onion rings and toss with vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside in refrigerator.
- If asparagus spears are thick, peel stalks and cut off tough stem ends. If they are thin, snap off bottom of each stalk where it breaks easily and trim ends. Simmer asparagus with water to cover until bright green but still a little firm, about 3 minutes for thin spears, 5 minutes or longer for fat. They can be a bit underdone. Remove to a towel to dry; asparagus will finish cooking as it sits.
- Put parsley, tarragon and capers in a bowl. Finely dice half the orange zest, then dice half the pickled onion. Add diced zest and onion to bowl. Stir in oil, mustard, orange juice and vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay asparagus on a platter. Ladle sauce over stems and tips and finish with remaining slivered orange zest and pickled onion rings. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 509 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS GREMOLATA
We're just obsessed with using asparagus as a condiment! Try sprinkling this crunchy mix over eggs or tossing it into pasta.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Condiment Spring Asparagus Green Onion/Scallion Cilantro Chile Pepper Vegetarian Vegan Raw No-Cook
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a medium bowl, add ice water to cover, and swirl asparagus with your hands. Drain through a fine-mesh sieve and return asparagus to bowl. Repeat process 2 more times (this will keep asparagus crunchy). Pat dry; wipe out bowl.
- Toss asparagus, scallions, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and chile in dry bowl to combine. Add salt and sugar and toss again to combine.
ASPARAGUS GREEN ONION SAUTé
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Green Bean Spring Healthy Vegan Kosher for Passover Green Onion/Scallion Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings (side dish)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a 5- to 6-quart pot of water seasoned with 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil. Cook asparagus and string beans until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, then transfer in a single layer to paper or kitchen towels to dry.
- Separate white parts from green parts of scallions. Halve whites lengthwise. Halve green parts lengthwise and again in half crosswise. You should have approximately 3-inch pieces.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Add white parts of scallions and sauté until they just begin to wilt and turn golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add asparagus, green beans, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté to heat through, 1 minute. Add green parts of scallions and continue to sauté until they just begin to wilt, about 1 minute more. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve with a fresh grind of black pepper.
SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN
You can get asparagus from Peru all winter long, and early spring asparagus from Mexico and Southern California. This is not a dish to make with those. It celebrates your local, regional asparagus, whenever it shows up in your local farmers' market, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens. Simply shaved, then dressed with oil and paired with arugula and Parmesan, it makes for a spring salad of enormous satisfaction.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandolin, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Place the asparagus ribbons in a shallow salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and coat with half the dressing. Add the arugula, tossing gently to distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
ASPARAGUS SALSA
I got the recipe for this out of T.O.H. It was really good after sitting a few hours, but even better the next day. Since I had canned jalepenos, I used those instead of fresh. Yummy! I served with organic blue tortilla chips.
Provided by haskinsfam
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan; add 1/2 inches of water. bring to a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 2 minute Drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes onion , jalepeno, cilantro. garlic, vinegar and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. stirring several times. serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 201.1, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 4.2
ASPARAGUS SALSA
Jalapeno pepper and cilantro spice up this refreshing salsa that's made with tomatoes, onion and fresh asparagus. Served chilled with tortilla chips, this chunky sauce won't last long. -Emma Thomas Rome, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large saucepan; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, vinegar and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring several times. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS
Everyone that I make this for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything...fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.
Provided by Laurie Brenner
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
- Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ASPARAGUS SALSA
This salsa is basically a spring vegetable version of a pico de gallo - lots of the freshest vegetables of the season brought together to add an extra punch of asparagus to my Asparagus Soup and Asparagus Omelet, or just use it as a great dip for tortilla chips!
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the asparagus, carrots, radishes and red onions in a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are finely diced but not pureed.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add the dill, scallions, serrano chile, lemon zest and juice. Mix together well, season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop if time allows. The salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH RED BELL PEPPER AND ONIONS
Make and share this Sauteed Asparagus With Red Bell Pepper and Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rasoiyo
Categories Onions
Time 12m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and discard ends, cut into half.
- Cut Red Bell Pepper and Red Onion length wise.
- Heat Olive oil in the pan, Add Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion. Stir couple times until Asparagus are tender.
- Add crushed Red Pepper and grated Black Pepper and Salt.
- Cook for couple more minutes.
- Serve on the plate, sprinkle Parmesan Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.5
ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
I saw this on a Rachel Ray episode on Food Network and thought I'd give it a try. I really enjoyed it. I made one change by adding the balsamic vinegar.
Provided by Chef Mean Green
Categories Onions
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook until caramel colored, stirring occasionally.
- Pour 1-inch of water into a skillet and bring to boil.
- Add salt and asparagus and cook 3 minutes, drain.
- Stir mustard, balsamic vinegar, thyme and pepper into onions and toss with asparagus to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 46.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.3
ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and trim asparagus by breaking off stem at tough part. Steam asparagus for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on stalk thickness.
- Rinse and julienne the red peppers. Wash, seed and mince the hot peppers. Mince the garlic, and chop onion. Wash, dry and chop cilantro. Combine all these ingredients, and then add 2 teaspoons lime juice. Stir well.
- When asparagus is cooked, drain and mix with red pepper salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS
Asparagus and onions are steamed until tender, then quickly browned in butter with garlic.
Provided by ChocolatePrawns.com
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour water into a skillet. Place asparagus and onion in the skillet. Bring water to a boil over medium heat. Cover skillet and steam asparagus and onion 2 to 5 minutes, just until slightly tender. Add a few tablespoons of extra water, if needed, to maintain steam.
- When water has steamed off, immediately place butter in skillet. Continue cooking until onions and asparagus are lightly browned. Mix in garlic, and continue cooking about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESY ONION TOPPING
I never liked asparagus growing up until I tried this baked asparagus recipe that my aunt made. Now I eat it almost every week. Highly recommend this recipe for kids who are fussy about eating asparagus or vegetables. If you like asparagus, you will love this! Super easy to make.
Provided by corvettecruzer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Snip the white ends off of the asparagus so that all of the stalks are roughly the same length. Lay the stalks on a baking sheet so that they are all touching.
- Drizzle asparagus stalks with olive oil. Shake the onion soup mix packet to mix up any settled ingredients; sprinkle over asparagus.
- Bake in the preheated oven until softened and lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the asparagus. Continue baking until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 311.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ASPARAGUS WITH BACON, RED ONION, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
From America's Test Kitchen. This looks just wonderful. "To prepare the asparagus for this salad, we found that broiling concentrates the flavor of the asparagus and lightly caramelizes the peel. We prefer to use thin (under 5/8-inch) asparagus under the broiler-this lets us skip the peeling step and allows the spears to cook more evenly."
Provided by Queen Dragon Mom
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler.
- Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.
- Fry bacon strips in medium skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Whisk onion, vinegar, parsley, and oil in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.3
SKILLET ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND WALNUTS
Use one nonstick skillet to prepare this nutritious and delicious side for dinner.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
- Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH CUMIN, CILANTRO, AND SALSA VERDE
Categories Mushroom Onion Potato Side Asparagus Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Puree first 4 ingredients in processor. Place vegetables in large bowl. Add salsa mixture; toss to coat. Chill 2 hours.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove vegetables from bowl, reserving salsa verde in bottom of bowl. Transfer salsa verde to serving bowl. Grill vegetables until cooked through and nicely charred, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for potatoes and onions, 14 minutes for peppers, 8 minutes for mushrooms, 6 minutes for zucchini and 5 minutes for asparagus. Arrange grilled vegetables on platter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve, passing salsa verde separately.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest asparagus you can find, with tightly closed tips and no wilting. Snap off the woody ends before cooking.
- To make the salsa verde, use a variety of fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, mint, and chives. You can also add other ingredients, such as capers, anchovies, or nuts, to taste.
- When roasting the asparagus, toss it with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or rosemary.
- Roast the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Serve the roasted asparagus immediately, topped with salsa verde and pickled scarlet onions.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Salsa Verde and Pickled Scarlet Onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted asparagus is tender and flavorful, the salsa verde is bright and herbaceous, and the pickled scarlet onions add a pop of color and acidity. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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