Best 13 Creamy Peanut Asparagus Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of "Creamy Peanut Asparagus," where the nutty richness of creamy peanut sauce embraces the crisp-tender asparagus spears. This culinary delight combines the best of both worlds, offering a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will captivate your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish. We'll explore the perfect combination of ingredients, the art of achieving the ideal consistency for the peanut sauce, and the techniques for cooking asparagus to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEA SOUP



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Simple, 30-minute roasted asparagus soup with peas, shallot, and garlic! Almond milk makes this soup so creamy and satisfying and garlic croutons add the perfect finishing touch.

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
12 ounces asparagus ((trimmed // 1 large bundle yields ~12 ounces) )
10 ounces fresh or frozen peas ((2 cups yield ~10 ounces) )
4 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 medium shallot ((thinly sliced))
Salt + Pepper
1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze unsweetened plain almond milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought)
1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast ((optional // for a slightly cheesy flavor))
1/2 medium lemon ((optional // juiced // for brightness))
2 cups bread ((any kind // cubed))
1/4 cup olive oil ((or other neutral oil))
1/4 tsp each garlic powder, salt + pepper, dried oregano, dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and spread asparagus on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle with oil of choice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, then set aside. If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time.
  • Heat a large saucepan or pot medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and shallot and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. Reduce heat if garlic begins browning.
  • Add peas, vegetable broth and almond milk and season with salt and pepper once more.
  • Transfer soup to blender (that is safe for blending hot liquids - it should have a lid that allows steam to escape) along with asparagus (reserve some for garnish if desired). Blend soup until creamy and smooth. Transfer back to pot and bring to medium heat and simmer.
  • Add nutritional yeast and whisk. Continue cooking until warmed through and simmering, then reduce heat to low.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
  • If serving with croutons, prep while soup is simmering by lowering oven heat to 325 degrees F.
  • Add bread crumbs to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and seasonings and pour over bread crumbs and toss to combine. Season once more with a bit more garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss once more.
  • Spread on a clean baking sheet (or the one you used earlier) and bake or 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Flip/stir at the 10-minute mark to ensure even baking.
  • Serve soup with croutons, a touch of black pepper, and/or vegan parmesan cheese. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, Fat 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 652 mg, Fiber 6.5 g, Sugar 5.9 g

CREAMED ASPARAGUS



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I made this last Easter instead of creamed spinach to accompany our leg of lamb dinner. It was a major hit, so I'll be making it again this year.

Provided by JoAnn Cambareri

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound asparagus spears
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup beef broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus under cool water to remove any grit. Snap off the bottom inch or so using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins. Remove the ends. Dry the spears by rolling them between two kitchen towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, beef broth, and garlic powder. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese, yogurt, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and creamy, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CREAMY PEANUT ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Creamy Peanut Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Blanket Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Place butter in 10" skillet, and melt over medium heat till it's golden.
  • Put asparagus into skillet and toss over heat until just tender (7-10 minutes).
  • Dash with salt.
  • Top with peanut butter, and toss continuosly until all asparagus is coated with a light glaze of peanut sauce.
  • Arrange on a serving platter, andd garnish with peanuts if desired.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 pound asparagus (trimmed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water to cool; drain. Add 1 pound quartered baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain. Whisk 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1/4 cup each chopped chervil and chives and 2 tablespoons each olive oil, white wine vinegar and chopped dill in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and potatoes; season with salt and pepper and toss. Refrigerate.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefDebs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
  • In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
  • Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
  • Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1

CREAMY POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Enjoy these new potatoes and asparagus cuts creamed in white sauce and chicken broth for an easy 20 minute side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked new potato wedges
1 package (1.25 or 1.8 oz) white sauce mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 box (9 oz) frozen asparagus cuts

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together white sauce mix and milk.
  • Pour sauce over potatoes. Add asparagus; stir gently to mix. Cover; simmer over low heat 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEAS PASTA



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This recipe is inspired by both Jaime Oliver's Creamy Shells and Peas recipe and a local restaurant's version. However, I've never been tempted to make Jaime's; I'm sure it tastes awesome but I decided to tweak it to my heart's content. Mine is very fast to make and very fresh tasting.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ pound fresh peas
1 onion, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh fettuccine pasta
3 tablespoons heavy cream
5 ounces shredded Italian three-cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking. Drain the bacon grease from the pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in asparagus and peas; stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir onion until translucent over medium heat in the same pan as bacon, about 5 minutes; stir in asparagus, peas, and bacon pieces.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in the fettuccine; cook, stirring often, until fettuccine are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Stir hot fettuccine into the pan with asparagus mixture over medium-low heat and toss gently to combine.
  • Stir in cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Sprinkle cheese blend over the mixture and allow to stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes; stir cheese lightly into the fettuccine and vegetables to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 435.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CREAMY PEANUT DESSERT



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"Anyone who tries a piece of this sweet peanut butter-flavored dessert asks for the recipe...and a second helping," writes Judy Hofer of Grand Prairie, Alberta. "We make enough to serve the 76 people who live on our grain farm, so it has to be good."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons peanut butter
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 to 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs and peanuts. Stir in butter and peanut butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spoon over crust. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS



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Toasted pine nuts add crunch to this combo of fettuccine and asparagus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 pound fettuccine (or other thick-stranded pasta)
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into thirds
4 ounces creamy goat cheese log, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain.
  • Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK



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This plant-based version of asparagus soup gets its creaminess from coconut milk and is complemented by fresh notes of lemongrass. If you haven't used lemongrass before, it is often found now in the produce section of many grocery stores and you can actually cut it into 2- or 3-inch pieces and freeze it for later use. I like to use a plant-based "no-chicken" stock for this because it is almost clear in color, keeping the soup bright green, but any vegetable stock will do.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
One 2-inch piece fresh lemongrass
4 cups vegetarian no-chicken broth, vegetable stock or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup coconut milk, lite or full-fat
1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Lemon zest, for garnish
8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and roughly chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup roughly chopped carrots (1 medium carrot, peeled)
1/2 cup roughly chopped radishes (about 4 small radishes)
1/4 cup roughly chopped red onion (1/2 medium red onion)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (2 scallions, green and white parts)
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely diced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the soup: Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pound the lemongrass with a meat mallet or rolling pin until well bruised (to release the flavor). Stir in the broth and lemongrass and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the lemongrass and stir in the parsley.
  • Turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the coconut milk and peas and cook over medium heat until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh lemon zest and the Asparagus Salsa if desired just before serving.
  • For the asparagus salsa: 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. Makes 2 cups.

PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 1/4 cups nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces fresh fusilli or other short pasta
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano ( 1/3 cup coarsely grated)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for the pasta.
  • Wash the asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough, woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Cut into 1-inch pieces, and steam over hot water for 3 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk the yogurt and sour cream with the mustard and the nutmeg, and blend a little of this mixture with the cornstarch to make a paste. Then, return cornstarch mixture to sour-cream yogurt.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus, and combine with yogurt-sour cream mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture is just heated through.
  • Coarsely grate cheese, and add to the pasta-asparagus mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 677, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA



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In this quick pasta dinner, umami-rich seaweed stars twice: first, in the form of dasima (dried kelp), which seasons the pasta water and sauce with seaside savor; second, as gim (roasted seaweed), which lends deep nuttiness and some salty crunch, too. The pasta finishes cooking in a blush of heavy cream and a splash of the dasima broth, transforming into a dreamy emulsion balanced by rice vinegar. In this recipe's final moments, a rich glug of sesame oil glosses the chewy rigatoni and echoes the toasted flavor of the gim, which sings.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     weeknight, pastas

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 grams gim, often labeled as roasted seaweed
2 (4-inch) squares dasima or kombu (dried kelp)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 pound rigatoni
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 pound asparagus, thinly sliced at an angle
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Fold the gim in half and, with very sharp kitchen shears or a chef's knife, slice into thin strips. Set aside for serving.
  • In a large pot, combine 1 dasima square with 8 cups cold tap water. Bring the water to a boil and season with the kosher salt. Tumble in the pasta and cook for half the time the package tells you is al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, then add it back to the pot. (Discard the dasima.)
  • Add the remaining dasima square, cream, red onion, garlic, black pepper and reserved pasta water to the pasta. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Stirring occasionally, cook the pasta until the onion-infused cream has thickened significantly, thinly coating the noodles, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Add the vinegar and asparagus, and stir to combine for 1 minute. The residual heat from the pasta will gently cook the asparagus to tender-crisp. Stir in the sesame oil and season with more black pepper, if desired. Divide the pasta among serving dishes, discarding the dasima, and shower with the reserved gim and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately, before the gim wilts and turns soggy.

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PEAS



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Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
300g asparagus spear , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
175g frozen pea
zest and juice ½ lemon
100g soft cheese with chives

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
  • Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Asparagus: Select asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, woody, or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Trim the Asparagus: Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears, about 1-2 inches from the bottom. You can also peel the lower part of the spears if desired.
  • Steam or Boil the Asparagus: Steaming or boiling is the best way to cook asparagus to preserve its vibrant color and nutrients. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the asparagus spears. Boil for 3-5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Make the Creamy Peanut Sauce: While the asparagus is cooking, make the creamy peanut sauce. Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the Dish: Once the asparagus is cooked, arrange it on a serving platter. Drizzle the creamy peanut sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This Creamy Peanut Asparagus recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus is cooked to perfection and coated in a flavorful creamy peanut sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve this dish as a main course with rice or quinoa, or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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