**Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce: A Delightful Spring Treat**
As spring arrives, asparagus takes center stage as one of the season's most beloved vegetables. With its vibrant green stalks and delicate flavor, asparagus is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in various dishes. This recipe collection showcases the beauty of asparagus, featuring three unique recipes that highlight its versatility and allow you to savor its fresh, earthy taste. From a classic asparagus with creamy mustard sauce to a refreshing asparagus salad with lemon vinaigrette and a savory asparagus and goat cheese tart, these recipes offer something for every palate. Get ready to embrace the season's bounty and indulge in the delightful flavors of asparagus.
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Here in Iowa, asparagus patches grow wild along the roads. My husband and I often go asparagus hunting on Saturday and Sunday mornings. A tangy mustard sauce complements the fresh asparagus in this easy recipe. -Nancy Hasbrouck Ida Grove, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown. In a small bowl, stir together cream, mustard, lemon juice, and salt. In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well, and transfer to a serving plate. Top with cream sauce and almonds; serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE
From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
- Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE MUSTARD SAUCE AND SAUCE MOUSSELINE
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus until al dente (about 5 minutes, for regular asparagus and 3 minutes for pencil asparagus, from the time the water returns to a boil).
- Remove asparagus from the pot and refresh in ice water to stop the cooking process. Chill until needed.
- Serve with both cold Orange Mustard Sauce and hot Sauce Mousseline.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, reduce the orange juice until only 1/2 cup remains. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, over a bowl of ice. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add whipped cream and stir until well blended. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- In a heat resistant mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Whip over hot, not boiling, water until thick and creamy. Slowly whisk in the butter, a few drops at a time, until the mixture begins to emulsify. In a slow stream, whisk in the remaining butter until it is completely incorporated. Correct seasoning, to taste. Fold in the whipped cream and keep warm until needed.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, "Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen" Houghton Mifflin, 1981
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD-CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Snap of tough ends of asparagus stalks. Set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour and stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth and half-and-half gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and beginning to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in mustard, lemon juice, and pepper. Keep warm. Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange on a serving dish and top with sauce.
CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE FOR ASPARAGUS
Categories Condiment/Spread Milk/Cream Blender Food Processor Mustard No-Cook Quick & Easy Vinegar Lemon Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor blend the cream, the vinegar, the mustard, the shallot, the sugar, and the lemon juice until the mixture is combined well, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve the vinaigrette over asparagus.
ASPARAGUS WITH HONEY MUSTARD
It's amazing what a simple stir-together sauce can do to awaken the flavor of vegetables!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears.
- Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 12-inch skillet. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 12 minutes or until stalk ends are crisp-tender; drain.
- Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Drizzle over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD DILL SAUCE
This creamy mustard dill sauce would be great with most any veggie or a combination of vegetables. The asparagus can be served hot, chilled or at room temp.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until crispy tender, drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
- Place asparagus on a serving plate, spoon some of the sauce across the middle of the asparagus and pass the rest.
ASPARAGUS WITH NO-COOK CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
You may want to play with some different seasonings in the sauce to add more flavor. From Diabetic Cooking Magazine
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For sauce, combine in a bowl yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Bring water to a boil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
- Add asparagus, return to a boil, reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 3 minutes or until just tender crisp.
- Remove from water and drain on paper towels.
- Place asparagus on serving platter and spoon sauce over all.
- Sprinkle with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 1680.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.4
ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Here is an easy, springtime recipe that takes no time at all and puts the light flavors of the season right onto your table. Cooking time is key: both the asparagus and the eggs must be watched carefully. Arrange everything on a plate beautifully, and throw open the windows to spring.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. If using large thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler. Medium asparagus will not need peeling.
- Bring a medium saucepan half filled with water to a boil, carefully add the eggs and simmer briskly for 9 minutes (10 minutes for a slightly firmer yolk). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Shell the eggs and set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, place the shallots, vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let shallots soften for 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard to dissolve, then whisk in the olive oil to make a thick dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large stainless-steel soup pot bring 4 quarts of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until just done. Remove asparagus with a large strainer and spread out on a baking sheet lined with a clean kitchen towel. Asparagus may be served warm or at room temperature.
- To serve, place asparagus on a platter or individual plates. Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus. Garnish with quartered eggs (or roughly chop the eggs if you prefer). Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 403 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears with tight tips. Avoid spears that are thick or have woody ends. - To prepare the asparagus, snap off the tough ends of the spears. You can do this by bending each spear until it snaps naturally. - Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crisp. - Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its bright green color. - Drain the asparagus and pat it dry before serving. - The creamy mustard sauce is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. - To make the sauce, simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. - Serve the asparagus with the creamy mustard sauce on top. - You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped walnuts.Conclusion:
Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the creamy mustard sauce is rich and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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