Asparagus sandwiches are a delightful blend of flavors and textures that make for a satisfying meal or snack. With the right combination of ingredients, you can create an asparagus sandwich that is bursting with flavor and nutrition. From choosing the perfect bread to selecting the freshest asparagus spears, crafting a truly delicious asparagus sandwich requires careful attention to detail. Whether you prefer a simple and classic sandwich or one with a variety of toppings, there are endless possibilities to explore when it comes to creating the perfect asparagus sandwich. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of making a tantalizing asparagus sandwich that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
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SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN SANDWICH
Asparagus, fresh Parmesan cheese, and the buttery flavor of Boston lettuce - what could say 'spring' more? After a long winter, these are my Spring food fantasies!
Provided by DAKOTABEAR1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Cheese
Time 16m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the asparagus and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High 1 minute, or just until tender. Rinse under cold water, and blot dry with paper towels.
- Spread 1 side of 6 bread slices with 1/4 teaspoon butter and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise each. Layer with asparagus, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place lettuce over the asparagus, season with pepper, and top with remaining 6 bread slices to form 6 sandwiches. Slice on a diagonal; this is a sandwich that exudes spring !
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
LADY AND SONS ASPARAGUS SANDWICH - PAULA DEEN
Paula Deen says this is the most requested sandwich at their restaurant in Savannah, Georgia! Look and see why! Note: The calories are so high because the total amount of dressing is firgured in. When you eat this you only use a small amount of dressing!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First,blanch the asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute lightly. Season with the salt and pepper, or lemon pepper. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. Butter 2 pieces of the pumpernickle bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place the bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side. Flip bread and place 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan. Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears. Place onion rings on top of asparagus. Cut sandwich in half. Garnish with pickle slices or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper, to taste. Store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Yield: 2 3/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2439.5, Fat 172.2, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 418.7, Sodium 6959.8, Carbohydrate 208.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 84.2, Protein 37
OPEN-FACED ASPARAGUS SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P2DT2h15m
Yield 10 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the hops oil: Fill a glass bottle to the top with the hops, about 4 cups depending on the size of the bottle. Zest and juice 10 of the lemons and reserve for the citrus shallot dressing. Juice the remaining 2 lemons and reserve 1/2 cup juice for the hummus. Slice the lemon rinds and add them to the bottle. Add the olive oil until the bottle is full. Turn the bottle upside down so the hops and rinds float upwards, infusing the oil. The longer the oil sits, the stronger the flavor. Infuse for a minimum of 48 hours, turning the bottle several times a day.
- For the hummus: Pour the beans into a large stockpot. Cover with cold water until the water line is about 3 inches above the beans. Partially cover the stockpot with a lid and bring the water to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer the beans slowly so they don't crack and break, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. If the water has been completely absorbed but the beans don't seem tender, add a bit of warm water and continue cooking to the desired texture. Drain any excess water and pour the beans onto a cookie sheet in an even layer to cool.
- For the citrus shallot dressing: Add the orange zest and juice to a mixing bowl with the reserved zest and juice of 10 lemons. Add the olive oil and shallots and use a whisk or blender to mix together. Refrigerate until using.
- To finish the hummus, puree the basil and garlic in a blender or food processor. Add the cooled beans and process. While the blender is running, gradually add the reserved 1/2 cup lemon juice and the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until using.
- For the roasted red bell peppers: Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs, until all sides are charred black, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, removing the skins, seeds and stems. Dice the peppers, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Set aside.
- For the sandwiches: Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus spears and red onion slices. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables about 1 minute per side. Grill each side of the ciabatta halves until lightly browned.
- To assemble: Spread a small amount of hummus in the middle of each plate to keep the sandwich from sliding around when fully assembled. Place a grilled ciabatta half on top of the hummus and spread a generous amount of hummus on top of each ciabatta half, about 1/4 cup. Add some roasted red bell peppers and grilled red onions.
- In a small bowl, toss the arugula in the citrus shallot dressing. Pile up some arugula on top of each bread piece, followed by 4 spears of grilled asparagus. Finish with the pear tomatoes and sliced Fresno chiles. Lightly drizzle the hops oil over the sandwiches. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
EGG-YOLK BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS TEA SANDWICHES
These tea sandwiches are a delicate and delicious answer to high tea any time of year.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel eggs, and remove yolks; reserve whites for another use. With a wooden spoon, mash yolks in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, butter, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate yolk butter until ready to use.
- Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a dash of salt, and asparagus, and blanch until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Place asparagus in ice bath to stop cooking and chill completely. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and set aside.
- Spread butter on two slices of bread. Layer one slice with asparagus; place the other slice on top of it. Gently trim crusts with a serrated knife. Cut into finger sandwiches. Cover with a damp paper towel until ready to serve.
ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared fast. They make a unique finger food, a side dish at supper or a lovely lunch served with soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 32 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside., Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS AND EGG SANDWICH
Provided by Richard Flaste
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield Two sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the asparagus under cold running water. Snap off and discard the tough bottom portion. If using thicker asparagus, scrape each stalk to remove the skin, then cut it into thirds lengthwise, leaving the the asparagus head intact.
- In a medium-size saucepan, heat the oil until just warm. Add the asparagus and salt. Saute over medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes, shaking the pan or stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, break the eggs into a bowl and beat, adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Remove the soft, doughy part and toast the loaf slightly.
- Uncover the asparagus, raise the heat slightly and add the eggs, stirring. Cook for 1 minute, or until the eggs are set. Scoop onto the bread and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS PATE SANDWICH
These delicious pate sandwiches of asparagus and cheese on sourdough are grilled in the broiler. Very tasty served with a rich tomato soup such as recipe #117907 for a special luncheon. Makes 4 sandwiches. From Saks Fifth Avenue Cafe.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 38m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Thaw and drain asparagus. Combine asparagus with cream cheese in large bowl with an electric mixer or wooden spoon until roughly blended.
- Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; blend until mixture is smooth and even.
- Butter one side of each piece of sourdough bread and sprinkle parmesan cheese over. Lightly pat the cheese into the butter so that it stays on the bread while broiling.
- Place bread slices on a lightly greased cookie sheet, cheese side down.
- With a butter knife, carefuly spread the asparagus pate evenly onto the top of each slice. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Place under broiler and broil pate side until warm.
- With a spatula, turn one slice onto another, forming four sandwiches, and broil each side until lightly golden brown.
- Makes 4 sandwiches.
- Great served with a rich tomato soup such as recipe #117907 for a special luncheon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.9, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 1870.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 23.2
TEA SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS
In our little tea sandwiches, cooked asparagus is layered with a mixture of poached salmon, horseradish, and nonfat sour cream over whole-grain bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Yield Makes 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place water, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a medium pan set over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add salmon, cover, and allow to simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove salmon from water; when cool enough to handle, flake salmon into small pieces, and transfer to a medium bowl. Add horseradish, sour cream, and salt; stir to combine. Set mixture aside.
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add asparagus; let simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath; let cool. Transfer to a cutting board, and slice the asparagus in half lengthwise; set aside.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread reserved horseradish-salmon mixture onto each slice of bread. Top half the slices with six asparagus-spear halves, then cover with the remaining slices of bread. Trim crusts, cut each sandwich into four triangles, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Cholesterol 12 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 102 g
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus that is fresh, firm, and has tightly closed tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted, limp, or has brown or yellow spots.
- Prepare the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be roasted, grilled, steamed, or sautéed. No matter which cooking method you choose, be sure to trim the tough ends of the asparagus before cooking.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Add flavor to the asparagus. Asparagus can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Try roasting asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, or grilling it with a lemon-herb marinade.
- Serve the asparagus immediately. Asparagus is best when served fresh out of the oven or off the grill. If you need to make it ahead of time, cook the asparagus and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you roast it, grill it, steam it, or sauté it, asparagus is sure to please your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give asparagus a try.
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