Craving a delectable appetizer or side dish that combines rich, gooey cheese with the fresh, crisp taste of asparagus, all wrapped in a flaky sesame-infused pastry? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the art of crafting the perfect cheesy asparagus sesame rolls. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors, we'll guide you through every step of creating this mouthwatering treat that will impress your taste buds and leave your guests clamoring for more.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SESAME ASPARAGUS
This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
- Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
- Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SESAME ASPARAGUS
In this quick and easy recipe, garlic, butter and chicken broth enhance the delicate flavor of fresh young asparagus. And sesame seeds add just the right amount of "crunch".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SAVORY ASPARAGUS SPRING ROLLS
Steps:
- Bring a medium pan of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 3 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Plunge the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry. Cut each asparagus in half so that you have 2 pieces about 3 inches each.
- For the stalk halves of the asparagus: Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with the corner pointed toward you. Lightly brush the center of the wrapper with oyster sauce. Lay a piece of the stalk-half of asparagus across the wrapper from corner to corner. Fold in the side corners of the wrapper toward the middle, fold up the bottom corner and then roll up. Seal the top of the wrapper by brushing some of the cornstarch mixture along the edges of the wrapper to help seal. Put the rolls onto a plate seam-side down while making the remaining rolls.
- For the spear end of the asparagus: Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with square to you. Lightly brush the middle of the wrapper with oyster sauce. Lay a piece of asparagus with the tip overhanging the edge away from you. Fold up the bottom toward the center. Fold in one side of the wrapper toward the middle and then roll up. Use cornstarch mixture along the edge of the wrapper as a paste to help seal. Put onto a plate seam-side down while preparing the remaining rolls.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add some of the vegetable oil. Add the rolls a few at a time and shallow fry, turning as they become golden brown; do not fry too many at one time and overcrowd the skillet. Once golden, remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- On a small plate, mix together the black and white sesame seeds. Brush the cooked rolls with a little honey, and then roll them in the sesame seeds and serve.
CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS ROLLS
This is a recipe from a cooking class taught by Doris Simms over 20 years ago, and it is still a favourite of ours. Doris shared many wonderful recipes. This is untested with low fat ingredients, but I expect that by using them the bread would become too moist and not brown and crisp when baked, and thus would not be as delicious, or beautiful to behold.
Provided by Sweet Baboo
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 20 rolls, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim crusts from the bread.
- Sprinkle one side of bread with poppy seeds.
- Flatten with a rolling pin.
- Turn over bread slice and roll lightly again.
- Beat cream cheese together with mayonnaise and egg yolk.
- Beat until smooth then blend in grated cheese and lemon rind.
- Spread cheese mixture over plain sides of bread slices.
- Place 1 or 2 asparagus spears on each slice.
- Roll up, jelly roll fashion, and cut rolls in half. For a coctail party cut into thirds.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Place rolls, seam side down on baking sheet and bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
- If making ahead of time, cover the rolls with plastic wrap touching the surface, then cover the container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 141.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3.2
CHEESY CHICKEN/ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
Makes for a classy looking dinner, and delicious too!
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Vegetables
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 425. Spray a lg baking dish w/ cooking spray, preferably olive oil spray. In medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, salt and pepper.
- 2. Place asparagus in microwaveable bowl, place just a little water in bowl. Microwave 1-1/2 mins, drain. Place 1 slice cheese on each chicken.
- 3. Top w/ 4 asparagus spears. Roll up chicken and place, seam-side down in pan. W/ pastry brush, brush mayonnaise mix over each chicken. Sprinkle w/ crumbs. Bake about 20-25 mins, or until chicken is cooked all the way through.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Asparagus Spring Summer Healthy Vegan Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
ASPARAGUS ROLL UPS
Fun way to eat asparagus! Have the kids help out while making them, and they will enjoy them even more!
Provided by luckoftheIrish
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Grease a baking sheet.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
- Place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. Place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.
- Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
- Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
- Center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. Place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 364.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ASPARAGUS PARMESAN PASTRY ROLLS
Categories Cheese Vegetable Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Parmesan Asparagus Spring Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Gourmet
Yield Makes about 96 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Unfold pastry sheets and halve each parallel to fold lines. Roll out 1 half (keep remaining 3 halves chilled, covered with plastic wrap) into a 20- by 7-inch rectangle with a floured rolling pin on a well-floured surface. (Pastry will shrink slightly after rolling.) Brush off excess flour from work surface and both sides of pastry, then trim all edges with a sharp knife to make even. Cut crosswise into 6 (6 1/2- by 3-inch) rectangles.
- Brush rectangles with some egg wash and sprinkle each evenly with 1 packed tablespoon cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border on long sides. Lay an asparagus stalk along 1 long side, then roll up asparagus in pastry, pressing seam to seal. Make more rolls with remaining pastry, cheese, and asparagus.
- Arrange rolls, seam sides down, about 1 inch apart on lightly oiled baking sheets and brush top and sides lightly with egg wash. Chill rolls until pastry is firm, at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake rolls in batches in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 16 minutes.
- Transfer with a metal spatula to a cutting board and trim about 1/2 inch from ends. Halve each roll crosswise, then, starting about 1/2 inch from either end, cut each section diagonally in half (see photo, opposite). Stand asparagus rolls on end, 2 by 2 on platters, and drizzle each with 1 drop of truffle oil (if using). Serve warm.
BLUE CHEESE ASPARAGUS ROLLUPS
These are lovely appetizers to serve and so easy to make and not too expensive ingredients. You may freeze them before baking just allow a little longer in the oven when baking from the frozen state. I have just made these again using square white sandwich bread. I needed 25 slices of bread, put a generous tbsp of the filling on each, cut them in two and ended up with 50 appies. If using the sandwich bread you will need few extra asparagus but most aaparagus are longer than the slice of bread so you get 1 1/2 from most spears
Provided by Bergy
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 36 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin so it is less than 1/4" thick.
- Mix Blue cheese, worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cream cheese and seasonings.
- Spread the mix on each slice of bread.
- put an asparagus spear at the edge of each slice and roll up like a Jelly roll.
- Coat the outside of each roll with butter.
- Cut each roll into 3 pieces.
- Place, seam side down, on a cookie sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, 375°F.
- Turn over to the other side after about 10 minutes.
- The rolls should be nice and golden.
LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS
Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.
Provided by Shannon :)
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
- Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Steam asparagus until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, heat oil until it is warm, and add sesame seeds and asparagus, stirring to coat, and warm asparagus slightly. Stir in soy sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 45 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS RAFTS
Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it's much easier cooking them like this - plus it looks impressive
Provided by Lisa Allen
Categories Side dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk at its base. Bend the stalk over with your other hand - the asparagus will break where the woody part ends and the tender part begins. Discard the base. Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one another. Skewer them crosswise in two places - just below the tips and 3cm from the bottom - with slender bamboo skewers. You will end up with something that looks like a raft.
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
- Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side, turning with tongs. Sprinkle with sesame mix as they grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
Tips and Conclusion
To ensure the success of your Cheesy Asparagus Sesame Rolls:
- Prep the Puff Pastry: Thaw frozen puff pastry according to the package instructions. Keep the puff pastry chilled until ready to use to prevent it from becoming too soft and difficult to work with.
- Use Fresh Asparagus: Fresh asparagus provides the best flavor and texture. If using canned or frozen asparagus, drain and pat it dry before using to prevent excess moisture from making the rolls soggy.
- Blanch the Asparagus: Blanching the asparagus helps retain its vibrant green color and crisp texture. Make sure to shock the asparagus in ice water immediately after blanching to stop the cooking process.
- Season the Filling: Don't skimp on the seasonings for the asparagus filling. Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper are simple yet essential ingredients that enhance the overall flavor.
- Add Cheese Wisely: While cheese adds a delicious richness to the rolls, be mindful of the amount you use. Too much cheese can overpower the other flavors and make the rolls greasy.
- Roll and Bake: Roll the puff pastry tightly around the asparagus filling to prevent it from spilling out during baking. Brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash before baking to achieve a golden brown crust.
- Enjoy Fresh: Cheesy Asparagus Sesame Rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. The flaky puff pastry and warm, cheesy filling are a delightful combination that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Conclusion:
Cheesy Asparagus Sesame Rolls offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that make them a versatile and satisfying treat. The flaky puff pastry, tender asparagus, melted cheese, and nutty sesame seeds come together to create a culinary experience that is both indulgent and comforting. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a special snack, these rolls are sure to be a hit among family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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