Best Herb Roasted Asparagus And Bean Gratin Recipes

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRUNCHY PARMESAN TOPPING



Roasted Asparagus With Crunchy Parmesan Topping image

This comforting gratin is ready in less than 30 minutes. Feel free to use the thin asparagus, as noted in the recipe, or use thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled, as in the video. Or, just use the Parmesan breadcrumb topping on another favorite vegetable. It's a welcome and perfectly crisp addition to just about any meat or vegetable.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 thick slice good bread
1 small chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano, about 1 ounce
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, more or less
3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive oil, or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees; while it heats, put bread in, and check frequently until it is lightly toasted and dry. Coarsely grind or grate bread and cheese together (a small food processor is best), and keep crumbs larger than commercial bread crumbs.
  • Rinse asparagus, and break off woody bottoms. Lay stalks in a baking dish that will hold them in two or three layers. Toss with bits of butter or the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in oven.
  • Roast 5 minutes, then shake dish to redistribute butter or oil. Roast 5 minutes more, then test for doneness by piercing a spear with point of a sharp knife; it should slide in but meet a little resistance. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made as much as two hours before serving; just leave asparagus at room temperature).
  • Turn on broiler and place rack as close as possible to heating element. Top asparagus with cheese-crumb mixture and run under broiler to brown, a minute or two. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 462 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SIMPLEST ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Cover cooked asparagus with cheese, stick it under the broiler until the top is golden brown and crisp around the edges, and you have a fabulous and elegant dish. You can prepare any of the variations using asparagus instead of the suggested alternative vegetable. Other cooked vegetables you can use: green or wax beans, artichoke hearts, fennel, eggplant, leeks, spinach, celery root, parsnips, zucchini, winter squash or sweet potatoes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil for the pan
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
6 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, cut into large cubes
8 spring fresh flat-leaf parsley
About 1/2 large loaf French or Italian bread, preferably a day or two old
Pinch paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to about 4 inches from the heat source; turn on the broiler. Grease a shallow medium baking pan or gratin dish with the butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to an ice bath to stop the cooking then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the cheese to the food processor and pulse until large crumbs form. Add the parsley and pulse 3 or 4 more times until it is about the same size as the cheese crumbs. Tear the bread into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse a few times, then let the machine run for a few seconds, until coarsely chopped.
  • Put the asparagus in the dish and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with a few grinds pepper and the paprika if you like, and serve.

LEMON-HERB ASPARAGUS CROSTINI



Lemon-Herb Asparagus Crostini image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 1/2 pound asparagus (trimmed and thinly sliced) with 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and a pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes. Rub toasted baguette slices with a halved garlic clove. Top with ricotta, the asparagus and chopped chives.

BARLEY AND HERB SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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When fat stalks of asparagus come into the markets, what better thing to do with them than roast or grill them? What's more, the California chef and teacher John Ash, demonstrating a recipe at the recent "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley - an event that bridges health care, nutrition science and cooking - insists that not only does asparagus taste better when it's not cooked in or near water, but also that it doesn't cause that distinctive odor in urine many people experience after eating it. I can't vouch for the latter claim, but asparagus is intensely delicious when you roast it And it's a beautiful addition to this lemony mix of barley and herbs. For the herbs, I like to mix sweet (tarragon, chives) with bitter (parsley, marjoram, thyme). Cooked barley will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. The dressed grains will be good for 2 to 3 days.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 as a main dish salad, 6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup barley
3 cups water
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 pound thick-stemmed asparagus
2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, marjoram, chives, tarragon and thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 small garlic clove, puréed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges or sliced lemon for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a 3- quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add barley. Toast in the pan, shaking pan or stirring grains until they begin to smell a little bit like popcorn. Add water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste (I suggest 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon for 1 cup barley), reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender (it will always be chewy). Drain off any liquid remaining in the pot through a strainer (set it over a bowl if you think you might want to use the barley water in a stock or risotto - it'll keep for a day in the refrigerator). Shake strainer and return barley to the pot. Cover pot with a clean dishtowel and return the lid. Allow barley to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roast asparagus and make dressing. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Snap off woody ends of the asparagus and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss together until all of the asparagus is coated with oil (I do this with my hands). Make sure that asparagus is in one layer on the baking sheet in the pan and place in oven. Roast for about 12 minutes, or until tender and beginning to shrivel. It should be browned in spots. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, salt, lemon zest, garlic, and mustard. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Transfer cooked barley to a large bowl. Add herbs and vinaigrette and toss together until barley is evenly coated with dressing. Arrange on a platter or on plates. Lay stalks of roasted asparagus on over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Shave 1 bunch trimmed jumbo asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Add to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon and another 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss. Toast 3 tablespoons panko in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; sprinkle over the salad.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING



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Make and share this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by onionjs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, brunoise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
12 green beans, trimmed
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups packed baby greens
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
  • Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
  • Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.

ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 2 pounds asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a 3-quart baking dish. Roast at 425˚ F until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons grated pecorino, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over the asparagus. Broil until the breadcrumbs are golden, 2 to 4 minutes.

ROASTED-GARLIC ASPARAGUS



Roasted-Garlic Asparagus image

Provided by Susie Fishbein

Categories     Garlic     Side     Roast     Passover     Asparagus     Healthy     Kosher     Kosher for Passover     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley
2 pounds thin asparagus, ends trimmed
Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small pot, heat the oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley on medium-low heat. Cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic mixture is fragrant but not browned.
  • Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle on the garlic-oil mixture.
  • Roast for 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus are bright green; do not overcook.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve hot.

ASPARAGUS WITH GREEN GARLIC



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When you sauté or roast asparagus in hot olive oil, the asparagus will have a much more concentrated flavor than it would if steamed or blanched. Here I add the garlic to the pan once the asparagus is just about done, so that the garlic cooks only long enough to soften and sweeten. You can serve this skillet dish with grains or pasta, or with eggs -- fried, poached or scrambled. I find this asparagus so hard to resist that I decided to give you a range for the weight. One pound is adequate, but you might want to treat yourself to more than that.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small bulb green garlic that has formed cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Separate the garlic bulb into cloves, remove the thick skins from each clove, and cut the garlic into thin slices.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the asparagus and salt to taste. Sauté until the asparagus is tender and the skin has shriveled slightly, about five minutes. Add the garlic, and continue to sauté for another minute until the garlic is translucent. Adjust salt, add the pepper and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 90, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 349 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS



Garlic Asparagus and Green Beans image

This recipe could not be easier. It's ready in minutes and is good hot, room temp or cold. If you like your green beans a little more tender you need to put them in the pan first to give them a little more cooking time. I make this when I have the ingredients fresh in the garden and the flavors are so bright and simple.You can add baby carrots too if you have them.

Provided by O. Romaine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch sections
2 cups fresh green beans, snapped into 1-inch secions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup baby carrots, strips (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy bottom saute` pan to medium high. Add olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add asparagus, green beans (and carrots if using) and stir well to coat vegetables with oil. Sprinkle in salt and pepper and add garlic. Stir constantly 1-2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Pour onto serving platter and add a splash of Balsamic vinegar to finish if desired. Can be served hot, room temp or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 453, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2, Protein 3.5

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
Salt
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



Fava Bean and Asparagus Salad image

Thick-stemmed asparagus is best for this flavorful, intensely green salad; thin asparagus would be a bit wimpy. I weighed the asparagus after breaking off the ends. If you want to make this into a more substantial main dish salad, you can add a can of chickpeas to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fava beans, shelled and skinned
1 pound trimmed asparagus, preferably fat spears
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, dill or tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed, or 2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

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