White asparagus is a spring delicacy in Germany and is often served as the main course in a meal. It can be eaten cold or hot, but one way that is always a hit is überbackener Spargeltoast, white asparagus on crispy toast. This simple but satisfying dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed for a casual lunch or as a elegant dinner. The asparagus is first steamed until tender, then topped with a creamy sauce, and finally baked until golden brown. It is often served with a side salad or a glass of chilled white wine.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Growing up with three brothers,and being the youngest child,"I spent time in the kitchen helping Mom",and we ate many simple but satisfying meals. She loved it and taught me to make it, and I have loved it since then. I always remember her when I make it.
Provided by Beth M.
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Cut off the bottom hard part of the asparagus, about 1 & 1/2 inches;wash thoroughly.
- 2. Place in round baking dish, add about half a cup of water, cover with plastic wrap and vent at side.
- 3. Microwave just a few minutes, perhaps three to start, and test for crispness. It should be bright green and still a bit crunchy.
- 4. Carefully uncover, and remove from water, and place on top of buttered toast. Add salt and pepper as desired. It's so comforting and good!
ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED SEEDS
A quick side dish that goes well with any protein.
Provided by Bren
Categories Everyday Cooking Special Collection Recipes Allrecipes Allstar Recipes Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in microwave-proof dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Cook on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 minute, tossing to coat with the oil. Add pumpkin and sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE AVOCADO TOAST
Perfect for an afternoon snack or a light lunch. I came up with this during quarantine cooking, utilizing some leftover asparagus and part of an avocado that needed to be used up. The addition of the pungent blue cheese really enhances the flavors!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast bread and spread with butter. Top with smashed avocado. Lay the asparagus spears horizontally over the avocado, alternating which way they face. Sprinkle with blue cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 358 mg, Sugar 2.3 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 Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
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
ELSA'S HAM AND ASPARAGUS TOASTS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 8 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Holding 1 spear at each end snap off the tough stem of asparagus. Use this spear as a guide line to trim the bundle with a sharp knife. Simmer asparagus in salted boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cut asparagus to fit the size of the toasts.
- Toast 8 thick slices of farmhouse style bread under a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat. Combine softened butter and mustard. Spread the toasted bread with mustard butter. Cut sliced ham into smaller pieces to process. Grind the ham in your food processor. Spread the toast with ground ham. Arrange steamed asparagus spears on top of the layer of ham. Top each toast with a few grinds of black pepper and a mound of fontina cheese. Return toasts to hot oven under broiler and cook toasts until cheese melts and lightly browns at edges. Arrange ham and asparagus toast on a platter and serve.
CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
My mom made this when I was a kid. My wife makes it for me often. It's easy and delicious. I am not a big fan of asparagus prepared any other way. I like to pour over one slice of toast, add another on top, and then pour more over it.
Provided by Bud Stonerook
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 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
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. Fresh asparagus with a delightful cheese sauce makes a delicious casserole that is served over toast for a luncheon or light supper. Another recipe from Taste of Home's Busy Family Cookbook.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over eggs.
- In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20
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
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
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 Pork Appetizers
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
Tips:
- When choosing white asparagus, look for spears that are firm and have a tight bud. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown spots.
- To peel white asparagus, use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer layer. Start at the bottom of the spear and work your way up to the bud.
- White asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular method is to boil it. To boil white asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender.
- White asparagus can also be roasted, grilled, or steamed. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while grilling gives it a slightly smoky flavor. Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the asparagus's delicate flavor and texture.
- White asparagus is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be served as a side dish, added to salads, or used in pasta dishes and risottos.
Conclusion:
White asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you boil it, roast it, grill it, or steam it, white asparagus is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy this spring vegetable, give one of these recipes a try.
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