Asparagus with hazelnut bechamel, also known as "Spargel mit Haselnusssoße" in German, is a classic spring dish that combines the delicate flavors of asparagus with the rich, nutty flavor of hazelnuts. The dish is typically made with fresh asparagus spears, which are boiled or steamed until tender, and then served with a creamy, flavorful hazelnut bechamel sauce. The sauce is made by simmering hazelnuts in milk, then blending them until smooth and adding them to a roux made with butter and flour. The result is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SICHUAN ASPARAGUS
Side dishes don't get any easier than this. Asparagus meets heat and sweet and and on your table in minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and cook asparagus for 1 minute. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, ginger paste, and garlic together for the sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sauce until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 938.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
SPARGEL IN SCHINKEN (WHITE ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN HAM)
A very simple yet delicious way to wrap freshly cooked white asparagus in ham slices. You need as many ham slices as asparagus spears. This dish is traditionally served with new potatoes.
Provided by Nicola
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon butter and sugar. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small pot over low heat.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of ham. Arrange on a serving plate; drizzle melted butter on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 754.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Spring Healthy Hazelnut Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- In a bowl whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Whisk in hazelnuts.
- Finely chop egg. In a deep 10- to 12-inch skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook asparagus over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a colander and drain.
- Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Spoon vinaigrette over asparagus and sprinkle with egg. Serve asparagus warm or at room temperature.
STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVE BUTTER
If you love olives, try this combination of flavors to liven up simple steamed asparagus. Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and olives give great flavor and take asparagus to the next level.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SPICY ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC
This is a simple side dish that's quick, easy, and healthy. It's pleasantly garlicky and a little bit spicy. The spiciness may be adapted to your taste with red pepper flakes. For variation, feel fee to add other ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, pine nuts, mushrooms, etc.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus and blanch until the asparagus turns a vibrant green, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Remove asparagus from the ice bath, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, just until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with pepper flakes, add asparagus, and quickly toss in the seasoned oil. Heat until asparagus is just crisp-tender, not overly soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in olives and season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GEFüLLTE PFANNKUCHEN MIT SPARGEL (WHITE ASPARAGUS-STUFFED PANCAKES)
Savory pancakes filled with white asparagus and topped with hard-boiled eggs and parsley.
Provided by alex
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h7m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel white asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add sugar and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk eggs and flour together in a large bowl. Add milk and 1 pinch salt; whisk into a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Ladle 1/4 of the batter into the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, using 1 tablespoon butter to cook each pancake.
- Divide asparagus evenly among the pancakes. Wrap pancakes around the asparagus and place on serving plates.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add hard-boiled eggs; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley. Divide egg mixture evenly over pancakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 553.4 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 376.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
ASPARAGUS AND CASHEWS
I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu.
Provided by Shelly Domke
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 337.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
SPARGEL-ANTIPASTI MIT LACHS (WHITE ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON)
A special starter for a dinner for two: cooked white asparagus with smoked salmon, topped with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Leckerschmecker
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel asparagus spears from top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, starting below the tips. Cut off woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring water to a boil; add butter, sugar, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.
- Divide smoked salmon between 2 serving plates. Place asparagus spears on top.
- Warm oil and parsley in a small saucepan over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle oil over asparagus. Grate Parmesan cheese on top using a cheese grater or shave into strips using a vegetable peeler. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 783.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SPARGEL - WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
A traditional spring or early summer dish of sauteed white asparagus (spargel), drizzled with a simple warm hollandaise sauce. Pairs beautifully with light, simple spring or summer fare such as slices of premium quality cured ham (try Black Forest ham), sliced boiled eggs and boiled new potatoes served with melted butter and sprinkled with fresh snipped parsley. Or salmon! A nice glass of white wine (such as Riesling), May Wine, or Sekt bubbly rounds out this delectable meal! Prost! This is a great make-ahead dish. Note: White asparagus (German : Spargel) is very popular throughout Europe and is the same variety as green, only it's grown covered in soil (hilling) to prevent photosynthesis. This prevents the asparagus turning green and results in a taste a little sweeter and much more tender. White asparagus must be peeled before consumption. White or green, asparagus is a delightful veggie to be enjoyed at it's peak in the spring or early summer time!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the peeled and trimmed asparagus, lemon zest, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
- Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
- Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce: Cut the butter into four pieces and place in a 1-quart glass measure or bowl. Microwave, covered with a paper towel, on high, until almost melted (about 45 seconds to 1 minute).
- Remove butter from the microwave and stir until completely melted.
- Separate eggs, placing the yolks in a small bowl and setting the whites aside for another purpose. Beat the yolks well with a whisk or fork, then add to the butter and stir well.
- Add cream, lemon juice, and sugar to egg mixture and stir well. Microwave mixture, uncovered, on high, until just slightly thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, stopping every 20 seconds to stir with a fork. Remove sauce from microwave and stir in the mustard.
- Pour warm sauce over the cooked white asparagus and serve at once. Garnish with fresh snipped parsley or fresh small edible flowers such as violets or Johnny jump-ups, if desired.
- NOTE: Sauce may be kept warm for up to 2 hours in an insulated container. Or cool the sauce to room temperature and refrigerate it in a covered microwave safe container for up to 24 hours. To re-warm, cover container with plastic wrap, pierce wrap with a knife to vent, and microwave on 50 percent power until heated through, about 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. Do not allow sauce to boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.4, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 286.2, Sodium 452, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.6
HAZELNUT PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Need a spectacular way to serve fresh asparagus? Try this version with fresh Parmesan, mushrooms, basil and toasted hazelnuts--mmm.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, heat water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
- In same skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are light brown.
- Stir asparagus, basil, salt and pepper into mushrooms until vegetables are coated with seasonings and asparagus is heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg
ÜBERBACKENER SPARGELTOAST (WHITE ASPARAGUS ON TOAST)
In this recipe, the classic combination of white asparagus and cooked ham is combined into a delicious snack.
Provided by friederike
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 38m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel white asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends with a knife.
- Place asparagus spears and salt in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Toast bread slices; arrange on a baking sheet. Spread butter over warm bread.
- Lay 1/2 slice ham on top of each slice of bread; trim excess on all sides. Cut asparagus spears in half; divide evenly over ham. Cover asparagus spears with Edam cheese.
- Place under the preheated broiler until cheese starts to bubble and brown slightly, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1940.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ASPARAGUS WITH LIME AND GINGER
Definitely a different take on asparagus.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
- Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SPARGEL MIT HASELNUSSSOßE (ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT BECHAMEL)
This recipe can be prepared with either white or green asparagus. It's a lovely starter or you can serve it as a side with pork.
Provided by gela
Categories Asparagus Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends.
- Place asparagus in a large, wide pan; pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until spears are tender and can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness. Drain well.
- Pour hazelnuts into a dry skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add hot vegetable stock and hot milk a little a time, whisking continuously until sauce is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes.
- Stir hazelnuts, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg into the sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer gently over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Whisk heavy cream and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into the sauce. Simmer until heated through, but not boiling, about 2 minutes. Serve the sauce with the cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 122.3 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 313.9 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
Tips:
- Prep the asparagus properly: Wash the asparagus thoroughly and snap off the woody ends. You can also peel the asparagus if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the asparagus to your liking: You can boil, steam, or roast the asparagus. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose, but you want the asparagus to be tender but still slightly firm.
- Make a flavorful hazelnut béchamel sauce: The béchamel sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use good-quality hazelnuts and grate them finely. You can also add other spices or herbs to the sauce, such as nutmeg or thyme.
- Serve the asparagus with the béchamel sauce and your favorite sides: This dish is delicious served with rice, potatoes, or bread. You can also add a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives for garnish.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with hazelnut béchamel sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the béchamel sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to impress your guests. Here are some additional tips for making this recipe:- If you don't have hazelnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
- You can also make the béchamel sauce ahead of time and reheat it before serving.
- This dish is also delicious served cold, so it's perfect for a picnic or potluck.
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