Penne Pasta with Asparagus, Black Olives, Basil and Soy Cheese
While fresh asparagus is still available, we would like to share a few more tasty recipes with you. We used white asparagus, black olives and penne pasta, although green asparagus with green olives and bows or spirals would be just as tasty. It is the combination of salty olives, with the fresh asparagus and mild [...]
Asparagus, Fava Beans, Sugar Snap Pea Pods and Pea Salad
This tasty salad features the fresh foods that are now in season, all in bright green colors. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the salad: 5-6 spears fresh green asparagus, blanched and cut into 1/3 inch pieces 1/2 cup fava beans, podded, blanched and skins removed handful young sugar snap pea pods 1/4 cup fresh peas, [...]
White Pizza with Artichokes, Asparagus and Green Olives
This was a really tasty vegan pizza. I think its our new favorite. Ingredients: for the pizza dough: 3 cups flour 1 pkg. yeast 1 Tbs. olive oil salt 1 tsp. sugar 1 cup warm water for the white sauce: 1 & 1/2 cups plain soy yogurt 2 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder 2 Tbs. nutritional [...]
Open-faced Toasted Asparagus Sandwiches
This makes a very special brunch menu or is tasty at any other time of the day as well. Yield: 4 sandwiches Ingredients: 12 asparagus spears, cleaned and trimmed 2 large tomatoes, sliced 4 slices bread, toasted for the vegan cheddar sauce: 2 medium carrots, washed peeled and grated 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 [...]
White Asparagus with Herbed Orange Sauce
Asparagus season has begun. We drove specially to get it fresh from the farms where it is grown. This was superb. I’m glad we bought a lot, we will be enjoying this again in the next few days. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh white asparagus 3/4 cup orange juice 1 vegetable bouillon cube [...]
Review: Sweet and Spicy Szechuan Asparagus
We enjoyed this tasty side dish this evening. It was found at BiteoftheBest.com. It is a very tasty way to enjoy fresh green asparagus. We did not cook it quite according to the instructions. We steamed the asparagus, then followed the instructions with the sauce. Perhaps you will find it as tasty as we did.
Asparagus Wraps
The asparagus season has started. Soon we will have the first white asparagus but these wraps with the green asparagus also make a really tasty, quick and easy lunch. Ingredients: 2-3 asparagus spears per wrap 1 red onion sliced thinly baby plum or cherry tomatoes, halved lettuce or arugula whole wheat tortilla wraps for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
