Asparagus on toast, a classic and elegant dish, is a symphony of flavors and textures that awakens the senses. Fresh asparagus, roasted or sautéed to perfection, pairs harmoniously with crispy toasted bread, creating a delightful contrast. The recipe offers two variations: a simple yet flavorful preparation with lemon and Parmesan cheese, and a more indulgent version featuring a creamy Mornay sauce. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy home cooks or those seeking a quick and satisfying meal. Whether served as an appetizer, brunch, or light lunch, asparagus on toast is sure to impress with its vibrant colors, delicate flavors, and nutritional value.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Appetizer Breakfast Entree Main Course Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Par-cook asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Drain asparagus.
- Melt butter in large skillet; add drained asparagus and chopped hard boiled eggs.
- Add half of the milk to the skillet, and bring to a low simmer.
- Add cornstarch to the remaining cold milk and stir to make a slurry.
- Add milk slurry to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve over buttered toast points.
OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Provided by swedishmilk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
For a simple side dish, try Ina Garten's Roasted Asparagus from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; the recipe uses only asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Roast asparagus this way and it becomes positively juicy. You'd think one pound would be enough for four people, but in my experience the thick stalks - the best kind to use - are really irresistible. Err on the side of extravagance, and polish up any leftovers for lunch the next day.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a baking sheet or a baking dish large enough to hold the asparagus in one layer. Place the asparagus in the dish, and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the stalks begin to shrivel and color lightly.
- Remove from the heat, toss with the thyme and season with lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 45, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. Fresh asparagus with a delightful cheese sauce makes a delicious casserole that is served over toast for a luncheon or light supper. Another recipe from Taste of Home's Busy Family Cookbook.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over eggs.
- In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20
ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Make and share this Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter and stir in four, salt and nutmeg.
- Drain broth from mushrooms and add milk to broth to make 1-1/4 cups.
- Add to flour mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
- Add mushrooms and heat through.
- Blend in sour cream.
- Arrange warm asparagus spears on toast.
- Top with sauce and garnish with pimento.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 461.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.8
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus spears for a more substantial dish.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends.
- Cook the asparagus spears in a single layer in a large skillet so that they cook evenly.
- Season the asparagus spears with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread slices.
- Top the avocado toast with the cooked asparagus spears.
- Drizzle the asparagus toast with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish the asparagus toast with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.
Conclusion:
Asparagus on toast is a delicious and healthy brunch or lunch option. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your asparagus grilled, roasted, or sautéed, there is a recipe in this article that will suit you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give asparagus on toast a try. You won't be disappointed!
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