From Garden to Table: 5 Amazing Asparagus Recipes

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Hello, fellow garden enthusiasts! Have your asparagus plants been generous this year, and now you’re wondering what to do with your harvest? Here are five fabulous recipes that let asparagus shine.

1. Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Butter

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your grill for high heat.
  2. Melt butter and add the zest and juice of the lemon to it. Set aside.
  3. Grill asparagus spears over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Drizzle the lemon butter over the grilled asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Asparagus Risotto

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup of white wine
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a pot, bring the stock to a simmer.
  2. In a separate pan, sauté the onion in butter until soft.
  3. Add Arborio rice to the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add white wine and stir until it evaporates.
  5. Begin adding the hot stock to the rice, one cup at a time, stirring continuously.
  6. When the risotto is almost ready, add the chopped asparagus and cook until tender.
  7. Finish with Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.

3. Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread the asparagus and cheese over the pie crust.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper and pour over the asparagus.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is set and slightly golden.

4. Creamy Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of vegetable stock
  • 1 cup of cream
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add the chopped asparagus (reserve some tips for garnish) and vegetable stock, then simmer until the asparagus is tender.
  3. Puree the soup until smooth and return to the heat.
  4. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve garnished with asparagus tips.

5. Simple Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz spaghetti

Instructions:

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, sauté the asparagus and garlic in olive oil until the asparagus is tender.
  3. Drain the pasta and toss it with the asparagus, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Enjoy these recipes and the satisfaction of eating fresh, home-grown asparagus!

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