Best 16 Asparagus With Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Asparagus and water chestnuts are two delicious and versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes. Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is known for its tender stalks and delicate flavor. Water chestnuts are a type of aquatic plant that has a crisp texture and a slightly sweet taste. When combined, these two vegetables create a delightful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. There are many different ways to cook asparagus with water chestnuts, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Make and share this Asparagus and Water Chestnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package cut frozen asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil.
  • Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar then cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS-WATER CHESTNUT CASSEROLE



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Need an elegant side dish? This casserole is easy to assemble and very tasty. The water chestnuts add a crunchy texture to the creamy asparagus.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (15 ounce) cans cut asparagus
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
buttered bread crumb

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in bottom of a baking dish.
  • Top with water chestnuts and soup.
  • Top with buttered bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees F.
  • for 25 minutes.

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS



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Soy sauce, smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar dress up water chestnuts for a festive party appetizer. The crunchy centers are a great counter to the crisp, meaty bacon and the sticky-sweet glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 8-ounce cans whole water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
14 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thirds
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Nonstick cooking spray
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a resealable plastic bag and let marinate at room temperature, tossing and massaging the bag occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Set a cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on top. Bake until the bacon renders its fat and is crisp, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup water in a bowl to make a sauce.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully lift the cooling rack off the baking sheet. Drain away any fat in the baking sheet and wipe dry with paper towels. Line the baking sheet with foil and lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to the bowl with the sauce, swirling to fully coat, then spread out on the baking sheet.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake, tossing every few minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 minutes. Immediately transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve while hot.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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This sauce dish, with crisp-tender asparagus and crunchy water chestnuts, can be served as a meatless entree or side. Rochelle Higgins of Woodbridge, Virginia shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into julienned strips
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the asparagus, green pepper, onions and garlic in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add water chestnuts; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer. Stir broth mixture; add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM BEEF STIR-FRY



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You can now find sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms in the produce section of your local grocery store.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 large tomato, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over vegetables. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS AND ENGLISH PEA CASSEROLE



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An old recipe of my grandmother's. Salt and pepper the vegetables to taste as you are layering them if desired.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can English peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can asparagus, cuts drained
1 (8 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup cracker crumb
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the peas, asparagus cuts, mushrooms, soup, cracker crumbs, and cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Asparagus Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Flora Underwood

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can asparagus spears or 1 (16 ounce) can asparagus spears, cut
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 (2 ounce) jar canned pimientos
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 1/4 ounce) can white sauce
seasoned pepper (optional)
fresh breadcrumb, with
melted butter
water chestnut (optional)
onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Layer asparagus, chopped eggs, chopped pimientos and grated cheese.
  • Mix about 1/4 juice from asparagus with cream of mushroom soup and pour over asparagus mixture.
  • Spread buttered crumbs over top.
  • Bake at 400F for approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 693.2, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.2

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!

Provided by CATJENKINS

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS BAKE



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Layers of crunchy Triscuits sandwich a chicken and vegetable filling in this down-home casserole shared by Margaret Carlson of Amery, Wisconsin. "A friend served this deliciously different dish for an evening meal and I couldn't resist asking for the recipe," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (9-1/2 ounces) Triscuits
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped asparagus, thawed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Break two-thirds of the crackers into bite-size pieces; place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with chicken; spread soup over chicken. , In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and mayonnaise; spoon over soup. Crush remaining crackers; sprinkle over the top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779 calories, Fat 45g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SIMPLE STEAMED THICK ASPARAGUS



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Don't be tempted to undercook the asparagus; the stalks should be tender and bend slightly when held in the center.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 bundles thick asparagus (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim and peel tough ends of asparagus stalks. Fill a large saute pan with 1/2 inch cold water; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Place asparagus in saute pan, working in batches if necessary, and cover tightly with a lid or foil. Let steam until asparagus is tender and slightly limp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS



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Even though this is a very old recipe, I thought it might be something new to the "young whipper-snappers" who have recently joined Zaar. It was always a popular appetizer.

Provided by Merlot

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Steps:

  • Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hour.
  • Drain.
  • Roll each chestnut in the brown sugar.
  • Wrap each chestnut with a piece of bacon.
  • Secure with a toothpick.
  • Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • NOTE: This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



Asparagus and Water Chestnuts image

Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!

Provided by CATJENKINS

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



Asparagus and Water Chestnuts image

Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!

Provided by CATJENKINS

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



Asparagus and Water Chestnuts image

Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!

Provided by CATJENKINS

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS



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Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe-it's become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. -Debi Jellison, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sliced bacon
2 cans (8 ounces each) whole water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips into thirds; wrap a strip around each water chestnut and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until bacon is crisp, 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove chestnuts to paper towels; drain. Dip in ketchup mixture; place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over chestnuts. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



Asparagus and Water Chestnuts image

Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!

Provided by CATJENKINS

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup diced red onion
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus and water chestnuts.
  • If you don't have fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus that has been thawed and drained.
  • To make the dish more colorful, you can add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you like a little bit of heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Serve the dish immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with water chestnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the water chestnuts add a nice crunch. The sauce is light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the asparagus and water chestnuts. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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