Best 10 Crunchy Asparagus Medley Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and healthy dish that will tantalize your taste buds? If so, look no further than our comprehensive guide on how to cook a "crunchy asparagus medley". This delightful recipe combines the vibrant flavors of asparagus, a variety of vegetables, and a delectable dressing to create a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. With its vibrant colors, crisp texture, and savory taste, the crunchy asparagus medley is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a healthy and satisfying meal. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind creating this delectable dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This roasted vegetables dish is good with any meat, but I especially like it with pork. And because the vegetables can be prepared in advance, I have more time to enjoy my dinner guests. -Shirley Beauregard, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into small wedges
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, red peppers, squash, sweet potato and onion. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. Spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. Sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
  • Change oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRUNCHY PARMESAN TOPPING



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This comforting gratin is ready in less than 30 minutes. Feel free to use the thin asparagus, as noted in the recipe, or use thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled, as in the video. Or, just use the Parmesan breadcrumb topping on another favorite vegetable. It's a welcome and perfectly crisp addition to just about any meat or vegetable.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 thick slice good bread
1 small chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 1 ounce
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, more or less
3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil, or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees; while it heats, put bread in, and check frequently until it is lightly toasted and dry. Coarsely grind or grate bread and cheese together (a small food processor is best), and keep crumbs larger than commercial bread crumbs.
  • Rinse asparagus, and break off woody bottoms. Lay stalks in a baking dish that will hold them in two or three layers. Toss with bits of butter or the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in oven.
  • Roast 5 minutes, then shake dish to redistribute butter or oil. Roast 5 minutes more, then test for doneness by piercing a spear with point of a sharp knife; it should slide in but meet a little resistance. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made as much as two hours before serving; just leave asparagus at room temperature).
  • Turn on broiler and place rack as close as possible to heating element. Top asparagus with cheese-crumb mixture and run under broiler to brown, a minute or two. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 462 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED ASPARAGUS MEDLEY



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This colorful veggie recipe happened by accident. One evening , I didn't have room on the grill for all the things I wanted to prepare, so I threw two of the dishes together and came up with this medley. It goes great with any grilled meat. -Pam Gaspers, Hastings, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 each sweet red, yellow and green pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a disposable foil pan, combine the vegetables, olives and garlic; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, pepper, lemon-pepper and dill; toss to coat. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCH CRAZY ASPARAGUS SPEARS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium asparagus (about 20 spears)
2 egg whites
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the tough woody stem.
  • Set up a breading station by whipping the egg whites and mayonnaise together (the mayonnaise helps the whites stick to the asparagus). Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
  • In a separate, dish add the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix. Dip each asparagus spear in the egg wash and then coat evenly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Place the spears on a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with some olive oil (this will help them crisp up).
  • Bake until golden and crispy, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve immediately.

SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS MEDLEY



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This is a Taste of Home recipe with lots of delicious taste. I made this for my mom and I for lunch and we were slurping up the dressing. :) I put the recipe as written, but my changes are in parentheses.)

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion (I used green onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (I really think this enhances the flavor) (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, bring water to oil. Add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (I steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) Drain.
  • Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  • In a blender, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.

CRUNCHY SESAME LEMON ASPARAGUS



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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 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup butter
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir sesame seeds until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 100.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS MEDLEY



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This medley of asparagus,colorful peppers and purple onion is so tasty it will do a happy dance in your mouth.

Provided by Kitchen Klown

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lbs asparagus
1 large purple onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
3 celery hearts, quartered
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and trim asparagus, removing tough ends; cut spears in half and place in large bowl with sliced onions, peppers, celery and garlic. Toss vegetables together with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; mix well and allow to marinate at room temperature 15 minutes. Coat a large flat baking sheet with food release spray and spread asparagus mixture evenly in pan; sprinkle with sea salt and roast 20 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit or until vegetables start to brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 217.7, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.9

BRAISED SPRING VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Categories     Potato     Braise     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Lima Bean     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 14 1/2-ounce can vegetable broth
8 ounces red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 3/4 cups)
8 ounces frozen lima beans (about 1 1/2 cups), thawed
6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add potatoes; cover pan and cook potatoes until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, asparagus and wine. Cook, uncovered, until all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add peas and cook 1 minute. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle stew into deep bowls. Top with pesto sauce and serve.

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To ensure the asparagus remains crisp, blanch it briefly in boiling water before sautéing.
  • Use high-quality olive oil for sautéing to enhance the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Add garlic and shallots to the pan towards the end of cooking to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the vegetables generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an extra pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This crunchy asparagus medley is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of fresh asparagus, bell peppers, and mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful sauce creates a delicious and satisfying dish. Serve it as a side dish or as a main course with rice or your favorite protein. With its colorful appearance and delicious taste, this crunchy asparagus medley is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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