Best Asparagus With Caramelized Onions Recipes

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ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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I saw this on a Rachel Ray episode on Food Network and thought I'd give it a try. I really enjoyed it. I made one change by adding the balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
salt
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces on an angle
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and cook until caramel colored, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour 1-inch of water into a skillet and bring to boil.
  • Add salt and asparagus and cook 3 minutes, drain.
  • Stir mustard, balsamic vinegar, thyme and pepper into onions and toss with asparagus to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 46.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.3

ASPARAGUS-CARAMELIZED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
Salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces on an angle
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until caramel colored, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour 1-inch of water into a skillet and bring to boil. Add salt and asparagus and cook 3 minutes, drain.
  • Stir in thyme, mustard, balsamic vinegar and pepper into onions and toss with asparagus to coat.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS



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Everyone that I make this for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything...fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.

Provided by Laurie Brenner

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup sliced onion
1 pinch onion salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
  • Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SKILLET ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND WALNUTS



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Use one nonstick skillet to prepare this nutritious and delicious side for dinner.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided
½ cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped English walnuts
1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
  • Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS



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Asparagus and onions are steamed until tender, then quickly browned in butter with garlic.

Provided by ChocolatePrawns.com

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup water
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup diced white onion
3 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pour water into a skillet. Place asparagus and onion in the skillet. Bring water to a boil over medium heat. Cover skillet and steam asparagus and onion 2 to 5 minutes, just until slightly tender. Add a few tablespoons of extra water, if needed, to maintain steam.
  • When water has steamed off, immediately place butter in skillet. Continue cooking until onions and asparagus are lightly browned. Mix in garlic, and continue cooking about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ASPARAGUS ONION CASSEROLE



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This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in the oven so it's ready with the meal. -Judy Fleetwood, Beulah, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 packages (10 ounces each) asparagus cuts, thawed
2 medium onions, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS & BACON



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Make and share this Asparagus With Caramelized Onions & Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb bacon
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb fresh asparagus spear
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain, break into pieces and set aside.
  • Pour off and reserve the excess bacon drippings.
  • Saute the onion rings and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • Cook the onions and garlic, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the onions turn a rich golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour the drippings back into the skillet and saute the asparagus spears for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Season with the salt and pepper.
  • The asparagus should remain crunchy but still cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Place in a serving bowl, top with the onions and sprinkle with the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.4

CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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I love this dish, its from a cookbook called "150 things to do with Roasted Chicken" I did this dish without roasting the chicken, just a simple way to go. I love asparagus and carmelized onions and all these flavors along with balsamic vinegar go together incredibly well!

Provided by Eyemadreamer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus, trim bottoms and cut into 2 inch lengths
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Over med-hi heat, cook the asparagus in a skillet with 2 TB of evoo seasoned with salt and pepper until it browns and turns just tender. Remove from skillet.
  • 2. Add more evoo if needed. Cook the Onions seasoned with salt and pepper until it becomes transcluent, reduce heat to med-low and continue to cook until it becomes browned and carmelized.
  • 3. Return asparagus & chicken to the pan. Add broth and thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer and five minutes later add vinegar and half of the parmesan cheese.
  • 4. This dish is greatly served with either pasta (preferably gemelli or penne) or rice does just fine as well. And of course you very well could go without either also. Its just as good standalone.
  • 5. Serve with remaining parmesan cheese sprinkled ontop.

BACON & CARAMELIZED-ONION ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Bacon & Caramelized-Onion Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices center-cut bacon
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup light ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in nonstick skillet 3-5 minutes or until crisp, turning frequently.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Discard drippings from skillet; do not wash skillet.
  • Place asparagus in microwaveable casserole or 10x4-inch dish.
  • Add water.
  • Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, add onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in dressing.
  • Drain asparagus; top with sauce and crumbled bacon.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Choose spears that are smooth and vibrant, with trim, tight tips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds jumbo asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces pea shoots, for garnish (optional)
Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Heat grill or a grill pan until medium hot. Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Place asparagus in a bowl. Drizzle oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every few minutes, until tender, about 12 minutes. Garnish with pea shoots, if desired; serve with vinaigrette.

ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZED ONION MATZOH FARFEL



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Make and share this Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Matzoh Farfel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil or 4 tablespoons chicken fat
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 bunches scallions, white part cut into 1/2 inch pieces, green part into 1 inch pieces coarse salt and freshly ground bl
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1 inch pieces (about 1 pound)
2 eggs
3 cups farfel (or crushed matzo)
2 cups hot chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat the oil or chicken fat in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, lower heat and cook approximately 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized.
  • Add the white parts of the scallions and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the green parts of the scallions to the mixture, remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • Bring a small pot of water to boil, and add 1 tablespoon coarse salt.
  • When it returns to a boil, add the asparagus and blanch for 1 minute.
  • Drain and refresh in ice water.
  • When asparagus is cool, drain and add to onion mixture.
  • Mix the eggs with the farfel in a large skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, to lightly toast and dry out the farfel.
  • Stir in the vegetables and half the stock.
  • Continue to stir until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the remaining stock and cook until just juicy.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

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