Best 9 Asparagus And Green Beans With Tarragon Lemon Dip Recipes

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**Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip: A Delightful Spring Medley**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with this delectable duo of asparagus and green beans, perfectly complemented by a zesty tarragon lemon dip. This delightful dish showcases the best of seasonal produce, offering a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a vibrant side dish for your next gathering or a light and refreshing meal, this recipe has you covered. With its vibrant green hues and zesty citrus notes, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate, promising a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. From the tender-crisp asparagus to the vibrant green beans, each bite is a burst of flavor, while the tangy tarragon lemon dip adds a delightful layer of complexity.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON LEMON DIP



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Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain vegetables; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed of stems
3/4 pound regular or pencil asparagus, trimmed of rough ends, a small bundle
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup basil, 12 leaves, a couple of handfuls
1 small clove garlic, cracked from skin
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a generous handful
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded then thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.

ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON LEMON SAUCE



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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND WARM LEMON DRESSING



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Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 pieces prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, diced
1/4 cup sliced skinless almonds
1/4 cup sultana (golden) raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and blanched in salted water
1 bunch asparagus, bottoms trimmed and blanched in salted water

Steps:

  • For the crispy prosciutto:
  • Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Put the prosciutto pieces in the pan and cook until crisp. Remove the prosciutto from the heat and reserve for the green bean and asparagus salad.
  • For the warm lemon dressing:
  • Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium- high heat. Add the shallots and season with salt. Saute the shallots until tender. Add the almonds, raisins, and olives, and mix to incorporate. Add the lemon juice and honey, stir to combine. Add the remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • For the green bean and asparagus salad:
  • Cut the green beans and asparagus into 1-inch pieces and put in a bowl. Pour the warm lemon dressing over the green beans and asparagus. Toss to combine and garnish with the crispy prosciutto.

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus never tasted so good! Simply seasoned with butter and green onions, they taste fresh and keep their bright green color, too. They're so good, you might want to make extra. This is how to cook asparagus in the oven. -Jody Fisher, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 to 4 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Toss with melted butter and green onions; spread evenly. Sprinkle with salt., Roast until crisp-tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



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Make and share this White Bean and Asparagus Salad With Tarragon-Lemon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
salt, to taste
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 lb asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaf
1 teaspoon lemon zest, packed & finely grated
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.1

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ red onion, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
  • Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
Salt
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • To blanch the asparagus and green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the vegetables to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. This will help them retain their bright green color.
  • For the tarragon-lemon dip, use fresh tarragon leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried tarragon.
  • The tarragon-lemon dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just bring it to room temperature before serving.
  • This dish is a great side dish for grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or steak.
  • You can also serve this dish as an appetizer. Simply arrange the asparagus and green beans on a platter and drizzle with the tarragon-lemon dip.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and green beans with tarragon-lemon dip is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus and green beans are blanched until tender-crisp and then tossed with a flavorful tarragon-lemon dip. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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