Stuffed Potatoes with Asparagus
These baked stuffed potatoes were really tasty. Fun having them stuffed with the asparagus.
Ingredients:
2 pounds baking potatoes such as Idaho
1/2 pound green asparagus
1/4 cup soy cream or milk
1 Tbs. soy margarine
salt
1 tsp. grainy mustard
Directions:
Wash the potatoes well.
Prick several times with a fork and bake in the oven.
Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody bottom [...]
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 only thing different that [...]
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 water with a pinch [...]
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 lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond [...]
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, chopped
Directions:
Peel the potatoes and [...]
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 or chervil as optional [...]
Macaroni with Asparagus, Fava Beans and Rocket Pesto
As the fava beans come into season, this is a lovely dinner to enjoy. It can also be served cold as a salad.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
300 grams macaroni
200 grams fava beans
500 grams green asparagus, cleaned and sliced in bite sized pieces
50 grams rocket (arugula or rucola)
200 g spinach, blanched
[...]
Asparagus strawberry salad
This is such a spectacular salad. It looks so pretty and does taste as great as it looks. The dressing is also lovely.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
600 grams white asparagus, peeled and ct into bite sized pieces
250 grams strawberries, hulled and halved
3 Tbs. fresh orange juice
100 grams soy yogurt (plain)
2 Tbs. white vinegar (taragon, white balsamic or [...]
Spinach pasta with asparagus and pesto sauce
This is really a quick and easy meal that is healthy and tasty.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
250 grams spinach pasta (tagliatelle)
200 grams asparagus
130 grams (or small jar) basil pesto
lemon juice
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Remove the dried out hard ends of the asparagus and cut them into bite sized pieces.
Bring a 2nd smaller pot [...]
Asparagus ravioli with creamy lemon sage sauce
What an elegant and tasty meal this was! It is a bit of trouble to make, but well worth it.
Yield: 12 raviolis
Ingredients:
for the raviolis:
1 cup semolina flour
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup water
salt
for the filling:
500 grams fresh asparagus, washed, cut in small pices
1 clove garlic
2 Tbs. olive oil
100 grams soy cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste
for [...]
Asparagus & Red Bell Pepper Soup
I guess we’re soup people. This one directly made it into our top 10. The asparagus gives the bell pepper a lovely dimension and the nutmeg tops it off.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 large red bell pepper
8-9 white asparagus spears
1 tbs. vegan margarine
2 tbs. tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
pinch sugar
[...]
Sweet potato and asparagus soup
We are continuing our series of asparagus recipes as long as fresh and affordable asparagus is available. This recipe may first sound like a strange combination, but this soup has made it directly into our top 5 favorites.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
500 grams (2 large) sweet potatoes
4 tbs. soy margarine
1/2 yellow bell pepper
[...]
Asparagus Spinach Mousse
It’s asparagus season! No matter whether, green, white or purple, hot or cold, asparagus always gives, color, texture and taste to any meal.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
500 grams white asparagus
2 shallots
100 grams spinach
2 tbs. oil
350 ml. soy cream or soy yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
nutmeg
1 tbs. lemon [...]
Vegan Asparagus Tart
This makes a lovely meal for a hot day. The nutmeg in this recipe goes really nicely with the white asparagus.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
500 grams white asparagus
4-6 sheets puff pastry
1 tomato, cut in eighths
8 tbs. chickpea flour (gram flour)
5 tbs. soy milk
3 tbs. vinegar
salt and pepper to [...]
Warm asparagus and avocado salad
This lovely salad really shouts green and healthy!
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
250 grams fresh green asparagus
100 grams sugar snap pea pods
5 scallions
2 tbs. lemon juice
2 tbs. oil
for the dressing
3 tbs. olive oil
3 tbs. sherry vinegar
1 tbs. walnut oil
2 tbs. soy cheese, grated
salt and pepper to [...]
White asparagus with sweet mustard sauce and chive blossoms
Flowers add such a happy and charming surprise to a meal. It’s important to know which ones you can eat and which ones are poisonous.
Although not vegetarian, following site has good information about edible flowers:
http://www.sagekitchen.com/pages/foodrecipes.htm
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
500 grams white asparagus
1 tsp. olive oil
pinch sugar
dash salt
250 milliliters soy cream or soy yogurt
1 tbs. grainy mustard
2 [...]
Green Asparagus Salad with Soy Yogurt/Melon Dressing
Ingredients:
1 bunch green asparagus
20 grams sprouts (alfalfa, onion or beet)
100 grams melon or cantaloupe flesh
1/4 cup soy yogurt
salt and pepper
soy bacon bits (optional)
Directions:
Gently wash the asparagus and cut the length so that you have the longest, tenderest part.
Cook the asparagus in lightly salted water for about 10 minutes, or until cooked al dente.
Immediately put the [...]
Asparagus Soup
Ingredients:
500 g white asparagus
1 tbs. margarine
1/2 tbs. salt
pinch sugar
2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup soy milk
white pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine (optional)
dash nutmeg
Directions:
Peel the fresh white asparagus and steam, reserve the liquid for the soup.
Puree the cooked asparagus and add the soy cream and sugar, warm, stirring often.
Season with salt and white pepper, and [...]
