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Review: Roasted Asparagus with Lentils

We really enjoyed this meal tonight. As asparagus season comes to a close, we try to have as many nice fresh meals using it as possible.
We found this recipe at deliciouslivingmag.com . Lentils are also one of our favorite ingredients. We followed the simple instructions and it turned out great. The [...]

Exotic asparagus with a spicy mango sauce

The lovely sweetness of the mango pares nicely with the white asparagus to make this refreshing spring salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

750 grams white asparagus
a pinch sugar
1 mango
125 ml. soy cream
2 tsp. grainy mustard
salt and pepper
some garden cress to garnish

Directions:

Peel the asparagus (instructions below).
Cook the asparagus for about 30 minutes in lightly salted [...]

Asparagus Almondine

This is really an elegant tasting recipe. White asparagus has such a delicate flavor that you wouldn’t want to over-power. The toasted almonds were a delicious condiment that we look forward to enjoying again.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

2 lb. fresh white asparagus.
pinch salt
pinch sugar
1/4 cup of slivered almonds
1/4 cup of fine olive oil
splash [...]

Asparagus with Potato Dressing

Potatoes and asparagus are a very tasty paring. We enjoyed this as a side dish but it would also be nice as a warm salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

small bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon
salt and pepper
300 grams potatoes
1 kilo asparagus
1 red onion, minced
3-4 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. agave or maple syrup
4 Tbs. oil
chives, [...]

Asparagus Salad with Tofu Pieces

This was our first asparagus of the season. It was so nice in this light spring salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

150 grams tofu, cut in small squares
2 Tbs. oil
250 grams asparagus
150 grams frozen peas, thawed
a few lettuce leaves, shredded
1/4 cup soy yogurt
1 Tbs. Italian salad seasonings
lemon juice
pinch of paprika powder
strawberries as garnish
lemon verbina [...]