Lemon pepper parmesan asparagus is a delightful dish that combines bright citrus flavors with the richness of parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe creates a vibrant and flavorful vegetable side dish perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a side to impress your guests, lemon pepper parmesan asparagus is sure to be a hit.
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LEMON PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
A quick and easy side dish with fresh lemon juice, garlic and Parmesan goodness, made with just 5 min prep!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Serve immediately, tossed with garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan.
LEMON-PARSLEY ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Boil 2 bunches asparagus 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Mix 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and top with the parsley mixture.
GRILLED LEMON PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
A quick way to dazzle up your asparagus for grilling. It offers great flavoring with inexpensive items usually found in the home.
Provided by Marianne
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place asparagus in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, going from bottom to top of stalks. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over asparagus. Lightly toss to coat each spear.
- Transfer coated asparagus to the preheated grill with tongs.
- Grill to desired tenderness, 3 to 7 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle asparagus with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 117.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PARMESAN LEMON ASPARAGUS
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash and chop asparagus into bite sized pieces, leaving off the white part on the end.
- On a baking sheet, toss asparagus in olive oil, parmesan cheese, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked through and slightly begins to golden.
- Top with more Parmesan cheese and the juice of other 1/2 lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 203 kcal, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 6 mg
RAW & COOKED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON & PARMESAN BUTTER
Celebrate asparagus with this lovely side dish tossed in a zesty lemon and parmesan butter. Serve alongside fish dishes, such as roasted salmon
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Side dish, Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim about two thirds of the asparagus to get rid of any woody ends, then set aside. Peel the remaining into ribbons using a vegetable peeler and tip into a bowl.
- Gently heat the butter, lemon zest and juice and lots of black pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in half the parmesan and keep warm.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the trimmed asparagus for about 2 mins until just cooked. Drain and tip into the bowl with the asparagus ribbons. Toss everything with the buttery sauce and the remaining parmesan. Season to taste, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
LEMON ASPARAGUS
Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN BUTTER
Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the butter, lemon zest and grated Parmesan and season with garlic salt.
- Put to one side.
- Snap the asparagus 2-4 cm/¾-1½in from the base of the stalks, the spears should naturally find their own breaking point.
- If the asparagus is particularly thick, trim away any tough-looking pointy ears on the stalk, as these can have a bitter taste.
- Place the asparagus in a wide saucepan or large, deep frying pan of rapidly boiling salted water, cook for 2-5 minutes depending on their thickness until just tender. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and shake off any excess water.
- Place on a warm plate and sit the flavoured butter on top. Turn the asparagus so the butter is melting and oozing over every spear, then sprinkle over some sea salt.
ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN LEMON SAUCE
Quick and delicious accompanyment to any meal. The lemon pepper and cheese really compliment the fresh taste of asparagus.
Provided by Childrens Minister
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash Asparagus under running water to remove any residue.
- Cut half inch off the bottom of each asparagus stalk.
- Bring One quart salted water to a rapid, rolling boil.
- While water is coming to boil, melt butter in medim size bowl in microwave.
- Drop Asparagus in boiling water.
- Watch close, boil Asparagus only about 3-5 minutes.
- Asparagus will become a very vibrant green.
- Pull Asparagus out of water and place in bowl containing butter.
- Season with salt, lemon pepper, and sprinkle with couple tablespoons of cheese.
- Toss to coat the asparagus with butter and seasonings.
- Plate asparagus, or place in serving bowl and top with remaining parmesan cheese (or to taste or visual appeal).
LEMON PEPPER PASTA AND ASPARAGUS
Serve a 30-minute weeknight pasta meal, vegetarian style.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir lemon juice and beans into vegetable mixture. Cook until beans are hot. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS AND FARFALLE WITH LEMON AND PEPPER
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Toss in the peas. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining olive oil, the asparagus mixture, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 pasta bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 529 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
LEMON-PARMESAN BROILED ASPARAGUS
These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. -Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a wire rack over a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 5-6 inches from heat until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
So quick and easy, this cheesy asparagus dish goes great with pork or poultry. Even those in my family that turn up their noses to asparagus, love this dish!
Provided by Roberta Spaller Zerkovich
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Lightly coat asparagus with cooking spray; place on prepared baking sheet. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Bake in preheated oven for 6 minutes; turn asparagus and continue baking until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- To maintain its green color, it's best to use fresh asparagus for best results.
- Choose asparagus spears that are firm and have vibrant green tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have yellow or brown tips.
- Before cooking, properly clean the asparagus. First snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. About 1 to 2 inches from the bottom, simply bend each spear until it snaps naturally. This will remove the tough, fibrous parts of the asparagus.
- After snapping, rinse the asparagus spears thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- To prevent the asparagus from overcooking, avoid overcrowding the pan when roasting or grilling. Ensure there's enough space between the spears so that they can cook evenly.
- Keep an eye on the cooking time and adjust it according to the thickness of the asparagus spears. Thicker spears may require a few extra minutes of cooking.
- To enhance the flavor of the asparagus, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- When roasting asparagus, toss it with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple yet delicious side dish.
- For a more flavorful roasted asparagus, add some grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, or chopped nuts before serving.
- Grilled asparagus can be brushed with a balsamic glaze or a mixture of melted butter and lemon juice for an extra layer of flavor.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in various ways. Whether you prefer roasting, grilling, or steaming, there's a cooking method to suit your taste and preferences. With its vibrant green color, slightly sweet flavor, and tender-crisp texture, asparagus is a delightful addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give asparagus a try! Experiment with different cooking methods and flavor combinations to find your favorite way to enjoy this delicious vegetable.
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