Asparagus is the star in these quick and easy meals, made in 30 minutes or less.
Roasted Asparagus
Here's a quick way to cook asparagus with flavorful results. If you're making roast chicken, you can throw this in the oven in the last 20 minutes and have both ready at the same time.
Ingredients
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs.)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup packed freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 475°. Hold the end of an asparagus stalk and bend until it snaps off. Repeat with remaining stalks and discard woody ends.
2. Toss asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss well. Arrange asparagus in an even layer in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake until asparagus is crisp-tender and cheese is browned, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve hot or warm.
Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
This works as a side dish or a gourmet appetizer. You can spoon the sauce over each bundle, or you can serve it on the side as shown for dipping.
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Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Salad
This simple side dish is a great contribution to a potluck. We suggest you keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
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Asparagus Risotto
Who says risotto has to take a long time? This satisfying dish can be made in 30 minutes and works as a simple week night dinner or a decadent meal for serving to guests.
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Parmesan Toasts With Asparagus, Proscuitto, and Eggs
It could be breakfast or it could be lunch, but either way it's absolutely delicious. We love it with thinly sliced prosciutto, but crisp bacon would be good, too.
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Chinese Pork and Asparagus Soup
Forget chicken noodle. This fast and fresh version of Asian comfort food will warm you from head to toe.
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