10 wonderful ways with Asparagus
1st Jan 2015 Recipes
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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