Comments on: Friday Foodie Fix –Asparagus

By: Menu Plan Monday –April 27 — The W.H.O.L.E. Gang

Menu Plan Monday –April 27 — The W.H.O.L.E. Gang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:49:53 +0000

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By: SleepBetterTips

SleepBetterTips — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:23:29 +0000

My kids love asparagus. It’s one of the few vegetables that they like to eat that is green. Did you know that asparagus is a sleep inducing food? My family loves the shrimp and asparagus risotto that i make. We come from a big Italian family…

By: Katie @ goodLife {eats}

Katie @ goodLife {eats} — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:53:16 +0000

I ended up being too busy to post mine yesterday, but we made a great pizza with grilled asparagus and red onion.

By: Ali (Whole Life Nutrition)

Ali (Whole Life Nutrition) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:34:46 +0000

I guess I missed it this week, it has been a busy one for sure! I love all of the great asparagus recipes!
Hopefully I will make it next week!
Hope all is well Diane! -Ali

By: gfe-gluten free easily

gfe-gluten free easily — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:37:43 +0000

Love all the great nutrition info you shared on asparagus! I’m like you, Diane … I didn’t start enjoying asparagus until a few years ago. I cooked it for my husband and son for years before–usually steamed with butter. I like it roasted far better with several variations, but usually olive oil and some seasonings is a requirement. We used to be able to find it wild on our mtn property and it was a wonderful treat, but haven’t found it recently. Luckily, MIL grows it and shares!
Shirley

By: Diane Eblin

Diane Eblin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:21:45 +0000

Karina- Thank you for the great ideas!
Andrea- I love that twist with the orange. Thank you for sharing.
Robin- How cool to share a video. Love it!

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:49:22 +0000

I put a link to the lemon roasted asparagus video I posted on Mother Nature Network. Not my recipe, but it’s an easy way to prepare asparagus.
When the farmers market opens next weekend, I plan on trying a recipe for asparagus guacamole. If it’s any good, I’ll come back and post that, too.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:39:27 +0000

We like to roast asparagus, and recently I topped it with an orange ginger glaze, which was a big hit. http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2009/04/23/roasted-asparagus-with-orange-ginger-glaze/

By: Karina

Karina — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:30:04 +0000

As far as I’m concerned I could eat fresh asparagus every night. Roasted in balsamic and olive oil, in a risotto, or served with a maple-tahini dressing. It’s all good. Thanks, Diane, for featuring one of my favorite (gluten-free) ingredients! xox

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:58:28 +0000

Asparagus Soup
32 oz chicken stock
32 oz water
6 ½ Tbls olive oil
2 ¼ teas salt
¼ teas freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup long grain rice
2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1” pieces
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium low heat; add onions and sauté until onions are translucent. Add the stock, water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to boil over medium high heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook another 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and let cool a few minutes. Puree in small batches in a food processor or blender. Return to the pot and reheat if necessary.
(When I’m using my own stock, it must be half/half with water. If using canned broth, I use just that and no water.)

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:45:34 +0000

The way your husband likes it sounds great to me. I think I’ll give that a try next time.