Best Savory Asparagus Recipes

SAVORY ASPARAGUS STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus mixture, goat cheese and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt and remaining pepper. Pour over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. Serve with strata.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH ASPARAGUS, GRUYèRE, AND FINES HERBES

Steps:

• Place bread on 2 large baking sheets. Let stand uncovered overnight to dry out.
• Cook asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain well.
• Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Mix cheeses and herbs in medium bowl. Place half of bread in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with half of asparagus, then half of cheese mixture. Pour half of egg mixture over. Repeat with remaining bread, asparagus, cheese mixture, and egg mixture. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing with spatula to submerge bread pieces.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bread pudding until brown and puffed, about 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

SOLE WITH SAVORY BREAD CRUMB TOPPING AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Trim the asparagus spears, then place them in a baking dish. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Roast until they are crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the spears.
• Meanwhile, place the garlic in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Cut off and discard the crusts from the bread, then add the bread to the processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed.
• Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the butter together in a medium skillet over medium heat. While the oil is heating, finely zest the lemon until you get about 1 teaspoon of zest.
• Add the garlic and bread crumbs to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the crumbs are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Arrange the fish fillets on an aluminum foil- or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the fish, then press the bread crumb mixture on top. Bake until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. While the fish is cooking, chop the parsley.
• To serve, arrange the fish on serving plates with the asparagus alongside. Sprinkle with the juice from the remaining lemon half and the parsley before serving.

SAVORY WAFFLES WITH ASPARAGUS, GRUYERE AND ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange onions and asparagus on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; reserve 1/4 cup vegetable mixture for topping. , Preheat a greased waffle iron. Separate 3 eggs. Whisk flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt. Add milk, 3 egg yolks and melted butter; mix gently but thoroughly. Stir in remaining onion and asparagus mixture and 3/4 cup shredded cheese, In another bowl, beat 3 egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Fold into waffle mixture. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham until heated through; keep warm. In same skillet, fry remaining eggs until yolks are set. To serve, top waffle with ham and 1 egg. Sprinkle with reserved onion and asparagus, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan or casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
• Using a serrated knife, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes and put all of the cubes in a large bowl.
• In medium bowl, whish together the milk, broth, eggs, salt, pepper, and dill until combined. Pour the mixture over the bread.
• Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the spears into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the bread along with the mushrooms and shallots.
• Fold everything together well to combine the ingredients. Spoon them into the prepared pan and pat down the top to compact the ingredients. Sprinkle the cheese evenly ever the top.
• Bake the pudding for 45 minutes, or until the top is browned and crisp and there is no liquid in the center. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.

ASPARAGUS, LEEK & GRUYERE TART IN TARRAGON SAVORY CUSTARD

Steps:

• Make pastry.
• Mix together flour, salt, and butter in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Drizzle evenly with egg and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in processor) just until a dough forms.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch disk. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 30 minutes.
• Make filling while pastry chills.
• Wash leek in a bowl of cold water, agitating water, then lift out leek and pat dry.
• Cook asparagus in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry. Cut off and reserve tips (leave more stalk if asparagus is thin), then thinly slice stalks crosswise. Set 6 or so pieces of the asparagus aside for decoration, if you choose to.
• Heat butter in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook leek with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in remainder of sliced asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and quickly remove from heat.
• Finish filling and assemble and bake tart.
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin into an 11-inch round, then fit dough inside 10" tart pan, pressing dough against bottom edge and side of ring. Run rolling pin over top edge of ring to cut off excess dough.
• Whisk together cream, 2 eggs, tarragon, leeks and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon asparagus into shell, spreading evenly, then pour cream mixture over asparagus.
• Bake tart until filling is just beginning to set but still loose on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Scatter 6 or so asparagus tips set aside earlier over top, pressing lightly if necessary to help them settle into filling, then continue to bake until custard is golden and just set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 30 minutes more (custard will continue to set as it cools).
• Cool tart on baking sheet on a rack until warm, about 30 minutes. Loosen edge with a small sharp knife, then lift off flan ring. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, tarragon, onion powder and pepper until blended. Drain asparagus; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.

EGGS AND SAVORY FRENCH TOAST WITH CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
• Arrange bread slices in a single layer in the baking dish.
• Whisk milk, 1 egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over bread slices. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Let stand until milk mixture is absorbed, 15 to 30 minutes. Dot remaining 2 teaspoons butter over Parmesan cheese.
• Toss asparagus with olive oil in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake bread slices in the preheated oven until puffed up, about 10 minutes. Place asparagus in the oven. Continue baking bread slices until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
• Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to bring water to a gentle simmer.
• Crack 1 egg into a small bowl then gently slip egg into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of water. Repeat with the remaining egg. Cook eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but still runny, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon.
• Divide bread between 2 plates. Top each portion with a poached egg. Season with salt and pepper. Serve asparagus on the side.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a shallow glass container, combine 2 teaspoons of oil, sugar, salt, half of the ginger and pepper. Add beef and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining ginger until blended; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, brown beef in 2 teaspoons oil. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil; stir-fry asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through. Serve over rice.

SAVORY DUTCH BABY WITH ASPARAGUS AND CANADIAN BACON - COOKING FOR KEEPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place an oven-proof 10-inch skillet in the oven. Cast iron or non-stick work best.
• Add eggs and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add flour and salt. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute. Add chives. Pulse once to combine. Let the batter rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients and the oven comes to temperature.
• When the oven preheats, remove the pan from the oven and add the butter. Swirl and then sprinkle all but 1/4 cup each of the asparagus and Canadian Bacon on the bottom of the pan. Pour the batter on top. Sprinkle the middle with cheese leaving a 1-inch border around the sides. Sprinkle the remaining asparagus and Canadian bacon on top of the cheese. Place in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 375 degrees and cook another 10-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
• Garnish with extra chives.

SAVORY ITALIAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Cover and cook in small amount of boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; arrange on serving platter and keep warm.
• Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon tomato mixture over asparagus; sprinkle with cheese. Serve.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pan of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 3 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Plunge the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry. Cut each asparagus in half so that you have 2 pieces about 3 inches each.
• For the stalk halves of the asparagus: Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with the corner pointed toward you. Lightly brush the center of the wrapper with oyster sauce. Lay a piece of the stalk-half of asparagus across the wrapper from corner to corner. Fold in the side corners of the wrapper toward the middle, fold up the bottom corner and then roll up. Seal the top of the wrapper by brushing some of the cornstarch mixture along the edges of the wrapper to help seal. Put the rolls onto a plate seam-side down while making the remaining rolls.
• For the spear end of the asparagus: Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with square to you. Lightly brush the middle of the wrapper with oyster sauce. Lay a piece of asparagus with the tip overhanging the edge away from you. Fold up the bottom toward the center. Fold in one side of the wrapper toward the middle and then roll up. Use cornstarch mixture along the edge of the wrapper as a paste to help seal. Put onto a plate seam-side down while preparing the remaining rolls.
• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add some of the vegetable oil. Add the rolls a few at a time and shallow fry, turning as they become golden brown; do not fry too many at one time and overcrowd the skillet. Once golden, remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• On a small plate, mix together the black and white sesame seeds. Brush the cooked rolls with a little honey, and then roll them in the sesame seeds and serve.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS OVER TOAST

Steps:

• Melt 3 Tbl butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the shallot and cook until it softens, about 1 minute.
• Add the asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, the lemon zest, and the tarragon. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the parmesan and season with salt.
• Serve over toasted sourdough bread, with pepper if desired.

SAVORY CHEESECAKE WITH RICOTTA, FETA AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Mix the butter, cracker crumbs and 2 eggs.
• Press the mixture on the bottom and sides of a springform cake tin which has been lined in baking paper. refrigerate.
• blanche the asparagus for 12-20 minutes in boiling salted water. Chop them but leave about 12 spear heads to decorate the top.
• Saute the onions, add the asparagus then add the cream add cook for a few minutes.
• Mix the crumbled or grated cheese with the ricotta and the remaining 2 eggs. Then add half the parmesan and the asparagus mix. season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the mixture into crust and bake at 180C for about 1 hour. Dust with the remaining parmesan and brown under a grill. serve warm not hot.

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. I actually find it easier to tear the bread with my hands. It doesn't matter too much, just make sure it's bite size. Place the bread in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently stir to moisten all the bread. Add the asparagus, ham, and 1 cup Swiss cheese and stir it all up. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and make sure the ham and asparagus is distributed evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Spray some aluminum foil with nonstick spray and cover the pan (so that the cheese doesn't stick to the foil). Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-22 minutes, until the bread is toasty and golden brown. Serve warm with this hollandaise sauce!

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH BURRATA AND HERB PESTO SAVE TO RECIPE BOX PRINT THIS RECIPEEMAILSHARE ON PINTERESTSHARE ON FACEBOOKSHARE ON TWITTER KARSTEN MORAN FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES FRITTATA, THE SAVORY IT

Steps:

• Rinse asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside. In blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper. Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat pan, then add asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about a minute without browning. Quickly pour in eggs and stir with a wooden spoon, as if making scrambled eggs. Tilt pan and lift mixture at the edges to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the bottom. After 3 or 4 minutes, the frittata should be mostly set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Lay a lid over the skillet, and turn off the heat. Leave for a minute or so, until frittata is moist and just done. (Alternatively, place pan under a hot broiler for a minute or so.) Set whole burrata in the center of frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto. Pierce burrata with tip of a knife and spoon contents over frittata. Cut frittata into wedges and serve directly from pan, garnished with basil leaves.

SAVORY CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken, turning once, 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and cook asparagus and onion, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
• Stir in Knorr® Hollandaise sauce mix blended with milk and lemon juice. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken and serve, if desired, with hot cooked rice and garnish with lemon slices.

SAVORY ASPARAGUS CROISSANTS

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Put croissant bottoms in baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Swiss cheese.
• Top each croissant with 4 asparagus spears.
• Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper and a little dill.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Swiss cheese.
• In bowl, combine eggs, half and half, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg and salt; beat well.
• Dip croissant tops in egg mixture and place on top of croissants in baking dish.
• Pour remaining egg mixture over croissants.
• Top each croissant with a few white and black sesame seeds (if using).
• At this point the dish can be covered and refrigerated overnight).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bake croissants for 15 minutes, or until egg mixture is set (if croissant brown too quickly, loosely cover dish with foil).
• Carefully cut around croissants and lift onto warmed serving plates.