Asparagus is a spring vegetable that can be roasted, broiled, or grilled with delicious results. Cooking asparagus this way brings out its natural sweetness and enhances its slightly bitter flavor. The result is a tender, flavorful vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main courses. With just a few simple steps, you can transform this humble vegetable into a delightful addition to your dinner table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOW TO COOK ASPARAGUS (ROASTED, GRILLED, OR BLANCHED!)
Got asparagus? (Lucky!) Here are three ways to make the magic happen: Roast it in the oven, char it on the grill, or blanch it on the stovetop. Whichever way you choose, it's easy and tasty as heck.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place in a large bowl or clean sink filled with cold water. Drop in the asparagus and swish it around to remove any errant dirt. Discard the woody ends of the asparagus by grasping the end of the spear with one hand and just above the middle with the other hand, then bend until it snaps in half. Discard the woody end.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry asparagus by rolling around on a kitchen towel. Place asparagus in large a bowl and drizzle with olive oil - about 1 tablespoon per pound of asparagus. Add a couple of pinches of salt and toss until coated. Spread the asparagus on a large rimmed sheet pan - a single layer is best! Bake, rolling the asparagus once or twice, until golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes (check after 10 minutes if your asparagus is very thin). Add additional salt to taste. Serve.
- Preheat grill on medium-high, about 450 degrees. Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil - about 1 tablespoon per 1 pound of asparagus. Add a pinch of salt and toss until coated. Lay spears on the grill. Close grill for a couple of minutes then open and turn asparagus with tongs. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, turning once or twice more, until the asparagus is tender and charred in spots. Remove from grill and serve, adding more salt if desired.
- Fill a large pot about halfway with water. Fill a large bowl with cold water and a few ice cubes, then set aside. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to the bowl of ice water. Dunk a few times then remove from water and finish however you like - marinate in , saute in butter or olive oil, add a pinch of salt ... your choice!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 54 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Provided by swedishmilk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
THE BEST GRILLED ASPARAGUS
We found that the best way to grill asparagus is to lay it right on the grill grates at an angle--no foil packet or grilling basket necessary. We jazzed ours up with tangy, creamy feta and fresh mint. To get a good char, be sure to use medium-sized asparagus -- no pencil-thin stalks here!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Chop the tough, woody ends off the asparagus (about 1 inch) and peel another inch of the stalks.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until well coated.
- Put the asparagus on the grill at an angle so the stalks don't fall through the grates. Grill, flipping halfway through cooking, until the asparagus begin to char, the pointy ends start to crisp and the stalks are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the feta and mint.
BROILED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Snap off the ends of 2 bunches thin asparagus; discard. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Top with shaved asiago.
ROASTED, BROILED, OR GRILLED ASPARAGUS
A quick and easy way to make Roasted, Broiled, or Grilled Asparagus
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories Citrus Vegetable Side Broil Roast Passover Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Grill Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F, preheat the broiler or a gas grill, or start a charcoal or wood fire. If you're roasting or broiling, place the asparagus in a roasting pan and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of oil; sprinkle with salt. If you're grilling, brush the asparagus with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven, under the broiler, or on the grill.
- 2. Roast or grill, turning the spears once or twice, just until the thick part of the stalks can be pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Broiling time will be shorter, taking 5 to 10 minutes total. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.
GRILLED OR ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC
These asparagus can be grilled or roasted in the oven. A simple balsamic reduction tops them off. From the tag off the asparagus.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Roast or grill turning twice, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy and toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar.
EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS
I really didn't enjoy eating vegetables as a kid. When I moved to Stockton, California I discovered the wonderful taste of asparagus. Every April over 30,000 people flood into Stockton for the annual Asparagus Festival, with good reason. It's really a delicious vegetable that goes so well with everything (fish, meat, chicken). This is my favorite way of preparing asparagus. It's easy, quick and simple. And it's yummy!
Provided by Kalihi Chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse the asparagus spears.
- Snap off the tough ends of the spears.
- Place the asparagus in a shallow metal or ceramic pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt over the asparagus.
- Grind fresh black pepper over the asparagus.
- Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the olive oil, salt and black pepper over the asparagus.
- Plan on the oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler.
- Broil for 11 minutes, or until the asparagus has a nice broiled char to them.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Need some vibrant spring greens to go with your main meal? Try our super simple roasted asparagus recipe to showcase seasonal veg at its finest
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Side dish
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Snap any woody tips off the asparagus where they naturally break apart. Put on a roasting tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 12 mins until they are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
BALSAMIC BROILED ASPARAGUS
This broiled asparagus is so easy to make. My sister introduced me to balsamic asparagus and now I often serve it alongside shrimp, chicken and steak. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Brush half of the mixture over asparagus., Broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Brush with remaining mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
EASY BROILED ASPARAGUS
The perfect, easy side dish recipe ready in just 10 minutes. You only need three simple ingredients: olive oil, garlic salt, and asparagus.
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Set your oven to broil.
- Spread asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Shake garlic salt over asparagus, then drizzle olive oil over top.
- With your hands, roll the asparagus so each piece is covered evenly with the oil and salt. Spread asparagus on the sheet evenly so that they are not overlapping.
- Broil for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 206 kcal, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2883 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 3 mg
GARLICKY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Olive oil and garlic add extra flavor to traditional roasted asparagus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC
This tasty roasted asparagus recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse. It's a delicious spring side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Transfer to oven and roast until asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
ROASTED GREEN AND WHITE ASPARAGUS
This can be served hot or at room temperature. Roasted Green and White Asparagus
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Side Roast Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Asparagus Shallot Parsley Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange all asparagus on prepared baking sheet. Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, shallots, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend; pour over asparagus and toss gently to coat. Spread asparagus in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until asparagus is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. If desired, rewarm in 450°F oven 5 minutes before continuing. Add parsley and toss gently. Transfer to platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for Cooking Asparagus:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
- Clean the asparagus: Rinse the asparagus spears under cold water.
- Cook the asparagus: You can roast, broil, or grill asparagus.
- Roasting: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- Broiling: Preheat broiler to high. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Broil for 4-5 minutes per side, or until tender.
- Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill asparagus for 5-7 minutes per side, or until tender.
- Season the asparagus: You can season asparagus with a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, lemon, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve the asparagus: Asparagus can be served as a side dish or main course. It can also be used in salads, pasta dishes, and stir-fries.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook asparagus perfectly every time. Enjoy!
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