Best Easiest Asparagus Recipes

EASIEST ASPARAGUS RECIPE

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I have always been good at sauteeing asparagus, but this is one of my favorite methods to create a sweet and traditional appetizer.

Provided by Hannah

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus in melted butter, stirring a few times, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Drizzle honey over the asparagus and stir to coat; season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 34.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

THE BEST ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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The perfect roasted asparagus should be lightly browned and tender, yet bright green and crisp. Roasting the spears at a high temperature helps achieve this. We also browned grated Parmesan to make a nutty, crumbly frico topping. Wait until ready to serve to top the vegetables so the crisped cheese stays crunchy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1/4 lemon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
Put the asparagus, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned and tender, but still bright green.
Meanwhile, spread the Parmesan evenly in the bottom of a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook undisturbed until the cheese melts, sticks together and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes, then flip with a rubber spatula and cook until golden on the second side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the frico to a wire rack-lined baking sheet to cool completely, about 2 minutes. Break the frico into small crumbles and put in a small bowl. Add the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and toss to combine.
Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top. Top with the crumbled frico mixture.