Best 12 Easy Ginger Asparagus Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and flavorful side dish to complement your favorite protein or grain, then this easy ginger asparagus recipe is a must-try. In a matter of minutes, you can create a crisp and succulent vegetable dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of tender-crisp asparagus, vibrant ginger, and a touch of tangy lemon creates a side dish that is both healthy and delicious.

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ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY GINGER ASPARAGUS



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The sweet taste of the pickled ginger melds beautifully with the crisp asparagus. A great barbeque side dish that cooks alongside the meat. Always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup pickled ginger, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Place asparagus on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap completely around asparagus. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil. Place ginger on top of asparagus. Seal foil.
  • Place foil packet on the hot grill. Turn after 5 minutes. Cook 5 minutes more, or longer if you prefer more well-done asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 202.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ROASTED GINGER ASPARAGUS WITH PAN-SEARED PASILLA-RUBBED CHEESE



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
2 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dried pasilla chile, stemmed, seeded and ground
6 slices panela or halloumi cheese
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, torn
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, torn
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 orange, cut into segments

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet. Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, ginger, mustard, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl to make a citronette. Drizzle the citronette over the asparagus. Toss to coat.
  • Bake to desired tenderness, turning once halfway through the cooking time, about 8 minutes.
  • Place the ground chile in a shallow plate. Dredge the panela slices in the chile powder, coating on both sides. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the cheese to sear, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve the cheese on top of the asparagus on platter. Garnish with cilantro, mint, zest and orange segments. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS IN GINGER DRESSING



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 quarts water
1 large whole chicken breast, skinned, boned and halved
Water and white wine or vermouth
1 1/3 pounds asparagus
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons minced garlic in oil
5 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese sesame oil
2 teaspoons hot sesame (chili) oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or dry vermouth
16 ounces angel-hair pasta or other very thin fresh pasta
2 scallions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
8 to 12 cherry tomatoes for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a covered pot for the noodles and asparagus.
  • Cook the chicken breast in a half-and-half combination of water and wine or vermouth to cover. Poach until done, about 15 minutes. Cool, drain and shred.
  • Wash and trim asparagus by breaking off tough stem ends. Cut on a diagonal into one-inch pieces.
  • Mince ginger and combine in a serving bowl with garlic, sesame paste, soy, sugar, sesame oils, rice vinegar and wine; mix thoroughly.
  • Add asparagus to boiling water 3 minutes before it is time to add noodles.
  • Slice scallions; add to sauce.
  • Add noodles to asparagus in boiling water and cook 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Drain noodles and asparagus and add with chicken to sauce; mix to incorporate sauce thoroughly with other ingredients. Decorate with coriander and serve with tomatoes.

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Sesame-Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry image

Categories     Beef     Ginger     Stir-Fry     Asparagus     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean top sirloin, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small bunch green onions, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Ginger Sesame Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces thin asparagus, sliced on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons minced fresh peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
  • In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
  • Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
  • Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.

GINGERED BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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"A friend who owns a bed and breakfast in Maryland shared this recipe with me. It's a delicious and different way to cook asparagus." Sonja Blow Nixa, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sherry
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or dash ground ginger
1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry and ginger; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, hoisin sauce, sugar and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. Stir-fry asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME



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Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds fat asparagus
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup slivered scallions
Squeeze of lime juice, to taste
Mint leaves, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
  • Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

GINGERED PORK AND ASPARAGUS



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My husband and I really enjoy fresh asparagus. So we were thrilled when I found this recipe for asparagus and juicy pork slices smothered in a snappy ginger sauce. -Kathleen Purvis, Franklin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons apple juice
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 1/3 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry half of the pork in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove pork with a slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining pork and oil. , In the same skillet, stir-fry the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return pork to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE



Steamed Asparagus with Ginger Garlic Sauce image

Categories     Wok     Garlic     Ginger     Vegetable     Steam     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as an Entrèe with Rice or 6 as a Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry or Scotch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger root
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly
Accompaniment: Cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
  • In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
  • Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.

ORANGE GINGER ASPARAGUS



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An easy asparagus dish that has a refreshing citrus and ginger addition. This is even better the next day! I just sliced the spears into 1/3's toss and served cold! A great salad!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2-2 lbs asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or hazelnut oil)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons hazelnuts (or nuts of choice)

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a large frying pan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes, and drain well in a colander giving a cool rinse. Transfer hot asparagus to serving platter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange marmalade, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon orange dressing over top or asparagus and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 29.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 4.8

CREAMY GINGER-ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Creamy is front and center in the recipe title and it is certainly earned, but this silky vegan soup takes an alternative route from the usual dairy-based add-ins to get there. The secret ingredients that create the creamy texture are probably already in your pantry: starchy russet potatoes and heart-healthy olive oil. Aromatics like cilantro, shallot, and ginger are blended in to punch up the flavor; and while you won't be able to taste it, baby spinach gives the soup its vibrant green color.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 russet potato, peeled and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks chopped (3 cups)
1 cup packed cilantro leaves (from about 1 large bunch)
2 cups packed baby spinach
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallot and ginger and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add potato and 4 cups water. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Reserve one cup liquid from pot and transfer the rest of the mixture to a blender; let cool slightly.
  • Add cilantro and spinach to blender and purée until smooth, adding reserved broth as needed for desired consistency. Return soup to pot and stir in remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or chilled, with a drizzle of oil, more pepper, and lemon wedges on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, vibrant asparagus stalks with tightly closed tips. Thicker stalks may need to be peeled before cooking.
  • To preserve the bright green color of the asparagus, blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes before cooking further.
  • For a simple and flavorful side dish, roast asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • To add a touch of sweetness, drizzle asparagus with honey or balsamic glaze before roasting.
  • For a more savory dish, wrap asparagus in prosciutto or bacon before roasting.
  • Asparagus can also be grilled, steamed, or sautéed.
  • Serve asparagus as a side dish, appetizer, or main course.

Conclusion:

Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its bright green color, crisp texture, and slightly sweet flavor, asparagus is a welcome addition to any meal. Whether you roast it, grill it, steam it, or sauté it, asparagus is a delicious and healthy choice.

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