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10 wonderful ways with Asparagus

BY Helen Best-Shaw

1st Jan 2015 Recipes

10 wonderful ways with Asparagus

British grown asparagus is in season from the end of April—June, but it's a fickle crop and its appearance cannot always be guaranteed. Helen has selected a few scrumptious recipes to spruce up your asparagus.

If you love asparagus it is well worth the time to establish your own asparagus bed, either from seed or crowns. It is a long—term project as you have to wait until the third year after planting before you harvest any of the crop.

To boil asparagus, simply submerge and cook for 3—6 minutes depending on the thickness of the stalks. Store asparagus in the dark, preferably in a jar of water, in the fridge. Allow 8—10 spears per person as a starter, and about 6 as a side dish.

 

Asparagus with power blender hollandaise

Asparagus with power blender hollandaise

Asparagus is stunning served simply. Hollandaise can be notoriously tricky to make, but a power blender, my favourite kitchen appliance, makes it easy. Simply melt the butter and whizz all the ingredients together.

Get the recipe here: Ren Ban

 

Roasted Blood Orange and Asparagus

Roasted blood orange and asparagus

Roasting is probably my favourite way to cook asparagus, it concentrates and enriches the flavours. My mouth is watering at the thought of this pairing with blood orange.

Get the recipe here: Recipes from a Pantry

 

Bruschetta with Asparagus & Truffle Gremolata

Bruschetta with asparagus and truffle gremolata

The simplest and most humble of dishes can be made special with a drizzle of a premium ingredient.  You can also stir this adaptable herb, lemon and truffle gremolata into pasta, or into a salad dressing.

Get the recipe here: Fuss Free Flavours

 

Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata

Asparagus and mushroom frittata

Tortillas, frittatas or Spanish omelettes are a simple way for using up extra eggs and are perfect for a simple supper, packed lunch or picnic. Try this frittata filled with asparagus and mushroom.

Get the recipe here: From the Healthy Heart

 

BBQ’d Asparagus & Sweetcorn Salad

BBQ'd Asparagus and Sweetcorn salad

This beautiful salad can equally be made on a griddle as well as a BBQ, but food cooked outdoors always tastes better and shows that BBQ’d food can be vegetarian friendly and versatile.

Get the recipe here: Franglais Kitchen

 

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Cream of asparagus soup

If you are eating lots of asparagus this spring, then freeze the trimmings and use them all to make this indulgent, yet super frugal cream of asparagus soup.

Get the recipe here: Cook Sister

 

Simple Roasted Asparagus

Simple roasted asparagus

With beautiful seasonal ingredients, simple can really be best. Here is a guide to the perfect roasted asparagus, ready in just over 20 minutes.

Get the recipe here: Greedy Gourmet

 

Asparagus & Feta Egg Muffins

Asparagus and feta egg muffins

These little egg muffins with asparagus tips poking out look delicious and would make an indulgent brunch as well as being both high protein, low carb and naturally gluten free.

Get the recipe here: Glamorous Glutton

 

Tomato, Asparagus & Garlic Spaghetti

Tomato, Asparagus & Garlic Spaghetti

This simple, seasonal vegetarian supper dish will appeal to the whole family and is quick to make after a busy day at work.

Get the recipe: A Mummy Too

 

Roasted Asparagus with a Carrot Miso Dressing

Roasted asparagus with carrot miso dressing

Miso is a staple condiment in my kitchen, and I love this vibrant dressing made with ginger, lime, sesame and carrots served with roasted asparagus. If you have not tried miso like these then it is well worth buying a packet.

Get the recipe here: Kellie's Food to Glow

British Asparagus has lots more asparagus recipes, tips and information.

 

Helen Best-Shaw, is a freelance food & recipe writer and blogger at Fuss Free Flavours.

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