**Asparagus with Cashews: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Indulge in the culinary symphony of asparagus with cashews, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds and nourishes the body. This vibrant combination of fresh asparagus, crunchy cashews, and a medley of aromatic spices creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind this healthy and flavorful dish, with two variations to suit your culinary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the art of preparing asparagus with cashews, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience.
ASPARAGUS CASHEW RICE PILAF
This is an adaptation of an old Armenian recipe, and this variation is so delicious I can't stop eating it. It's a great way to stretch expensive seasonal asparagus and pricey cashews. It's great as a side dish or as a vegetarian entree.
Provided by SABRINATEE
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium, and stir in spaghetti, cooking until coated with the melted butter and lightly browned.
- Stir onion and garlic into the saucepan, and cook about 2 minutes, until tender. Stir in jasmine rice, and cook about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- Place asparagus in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm.
- Mix asparagus and cashew halves into the rice mixture, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 172.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW-CURRY MAYONNAISE
Try doubling or tripling the recipe as hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party. The asparagus can be roasted ahead of time and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
Provided by Sandra Lee
Categories side-dish
Time 13m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- On baking sheet, drizzle oil over trimmed asparagus. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together to evenly distribute oil and seasoning. Roast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus. While asparagus is roasting, prepare mayonnaise.
- Process 2 tablespoons of cashews in a blender until finely ground. In a small bowl, stir to combine ground cashews, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
- To serve, divide asparagus among 4 plates and top with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture. Garnish with a few chopped cashews.
WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Elaine Sciolino
Categories sauces and gravies, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the dry ends off the asparagus. If necessary, peel the fibrous exterior of the bottom half of each spear. Cut the top 3 1/2 inches of each stalk and set aside. Using a sharp knife, very finely julienne two or three of the stalk bottoms (reserve the rest for another use) and place in a small bowl. Add the chives, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- On a sheet of heavy-duty or a double layer of aluminum foil, place the asparagus tips standing up and crimp the foil around them at the bottom so that they remain standing. Add the butter on top of the spears, and continue to crimp the foil closely around the spears, sealing it closed at the top. Place in the oven and roast until barely tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the cashew cream.
- In a food processor, pulse the cashews into a fine powder; be careful not to over-process and turn into a paste. Place 2/3 of the ground cashews into a small saucepan; set aside the remainder for garnish. Add the milk to the pan, with 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil and immediately turn off heat. Mix well; set aside.
- When the asparagus is ready, open the packet and baste it with the juices from the bottom of the foil. On each of 4 small plates, arrange a spoonful of cashew cream and top with two asparagus tips. Place the asparagus julienne on the side and garnish with crushed cashews.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER
Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS CASHEW STIR-FRY
When I'm in the mood for Chinese food, I turn to this snappy recipe. The colorful nutty dish is sure to stir your creativity...substitute broccoli for the asparagus or add carrots and mushrooms. -Christine Sherrill of Herndon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the asparagus, onions and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add cashews and sesame oil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEWS
Make and share this Asparagus With Cashews recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off the tough lower stems of the asparagus and discard.
- Cut each stalk diagonally into 3 or 4 pieces.
- Heat the oils together in a wok over high heat.
- Add the ginger and stir-fry for one minute.
- Add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cashews and soy sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.8
ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEWS
This is best prepared in a wok, but can be made in a skillet with high sloped sides. This dish combines a delicious array of flavors that will compliment almost any dinner.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat wok or skillet to medium high or 325.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
- Pour oils around top of a preheated wok or skillet for 2 minutes. Add ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add asparagus, and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, and stir fry 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Add cashews and soy sauce; toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.8
GRILLED CASHEW-ASPARAGUS FOIL PACK
Here's proof that creative side dishes can still be simple: Foil-wrapped asparagus spears strewn in crunchy cashews, fresh from a smoky grill.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 18x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Place asparagus on center of foil. Top with butter, salt and pepper.
- Bring up 2 sides of foil over asparagus so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
- Place packet on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, rotating packet 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
- To serve, cut large X across top of packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Nut Pasta Side Quick & Easy Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 12 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool. Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer pasta to very large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
- Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.) Pour dressing over pasta. Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEWS
Steps:
- 1. Cut off the tough lower stems of the asparagus and discard.
- 2. Cut each stalk diagonally into 2 or 3 pieces.
- 3. Heat the oils together in a wok over high heat.
- 4. Add the ginger and stir-fry for one minute.
- 5. Add the asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 6. Stir in the cashews and soy sauce.
- 7. Serve immediately.
FUSILLI IN CREAMY VEGAN ASPARAGUS PESTO
Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream. Try this vegan pasta recipe if you're looking to cook with cholesterol in mind.
Provided by Joy Manning
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Process 1 garlic clove in a blender until finely chopped. Add ⅓ cup cashews and 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt and blend until cashews are finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup packed basil leaves and half of asparagus (about 4 oz.) and process until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With processor running, stream in ⅓ cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice until combined.
- Cook 12 oz. whole wheat fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute less than package directions. Add remaining asparagus and cook for 1 minute more. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, then drain pasta and asparagus.
- Return pasta and asparagus to pot and add pesto. Toss, adding pasta cooking liquid ¼ cup at a time, until desired texture is achieved. Top each serving with additional basil leaves.
Tips:
- Choose fresh asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the tough woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Blanch the asparagus: Blanching helps to preserve the asparagus's鮮豔的色彩 and crisp texture. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Toast the cashews: Toasting the cashews enhances their flavor and makes them more香脆可口. Spread the cashews on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cashews are golden brown.
- Make the dressing: The dressing for this dish is simple but flavorful. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: To assemble the salad, place the blanched asparagus, toasted cashews, and crumbled goat cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This asparagus with cashews recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender-crisp, the cashews are香脆可口, and the dressing is flavorful and tangy. This recipe is also very easy to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
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