Best 14 Asparagus With Lemon Mint Sauce Recipes

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**Asparagus with Lemon-Mint Sauce: A Delightful Spring Treat**

As the weather warms and spring produce begins to emerge, asparagus takes center stage as a culinary delight. This versatile vegetable is not only delicious, but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to any meal. Our collection of asparagus recipes offers a variety of ways to enjoy this seasonal favorite, from a classic lemon-mint sauce to a creamy asparagus soup and a savory asparagus and goat cheese tart. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or an impressive main course, we have the perfect asparagus recipe for you. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to savor the flavors of spring with our delectable asparagus dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND MINT



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I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. There are 9 Passover recipes in it. The menu they gave is Gefilte Fish (no recipe), Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls, Mixed Green Salad (no recipe), Stuffed Tarragon Roast Capon With Rich Pan Gravy, Matzo Walnut and Mushroom Stuffing, Roasted Tzimmes, Asparagus With Lemon and Mint, Chocolate-Almond Torte With Strawberry Sauce, and Assorted Macaroons. One of these days I may get this made but for safe keeping I'm saving it here.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs asparagus, pencil-thin trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-in . lengths
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons very fresh mint mint leaves, finely shredded
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain in colander; dry on paper towel.
  • In serving bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add hot aspargus. Toss mixture to bring to room temperature.
  • Just before serving, stir in mint and lemon juice.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.8

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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This lemon sauce would perk up pretty much any kind of roasted vegetable.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds medium-thick asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream
½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha, or to taste)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the bottom 2-inches from the asparagus, and if desired, peel the lower 2 inches of the stalks. Place the asparagus in a baking pan. Don't worry if the stalks overlap a bit. Drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss gently to coat the asparagus evenly. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, toss again, and spread out in the pan.
  • Roast the asparagus for 10 to 14 minutes, until just tender and slightly browned. Remember that they will continue to cook a bit after you remove them from the oven, so take them out while they're still a little firmer than you would like.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, crème fraiche, and Sriracha until smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup olive oil, whisking all the while until the dressing is thick, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the asparagus cool slightly, and while still warm drizzle over some of the lemon sauce. Serve right away with the rest of the sauce passed on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMONY MASHED POTATOES WITH ASPARAGUS, ALMONDS AND MINT



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Sautéing asparagus in butter and oil, rather than boiling it in water, locks much of the flavor inside. The asparagus could be served without the lemony mashed potatoes, or the other way around, but together they make a glorious side dish to roasted chicken, fish or spring lamb. Alternatively, adding a poached egg or two to each plate will turn this into a substantial vegetarian meal.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lemon, preferably organic, scrubbed
About 15 mint sprigs/40 grams plus 1/4 cup/5 grams lightly packed shredded mint leaves
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 pounds/700 grams large potatoes (such as Yukon Gold or Désirée), peeled and cut into 1-inch/3-centimeter chunks
3 tablespoons/50 grams unsalted butter
1/3 cup/75 milliliters whole milk
Heaping 1/3 cup/90 grams sour cream (soured cream)
Salt and black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons/40 grams unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 pounds/800 grams asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
6 anchovy fillets, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup/50 grams sliced (flaked) almonds, lightly toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint

Steps:

  • Using a peeler, remove the yellow zest from the lemon in large strips. Cut the peeled lemon into six wedges and reserve for serving.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with salted water, add the lemon zest, mint sprigs and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes and boil for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Drain well. Return potatoes, lemon zest and garlic to the pan, discarding the mint sprigs. Add butter, milk, sour cream (soured cream) and 3/4 teaspoon salt and mash until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, cook the asparagus: In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium-high heat until foaming. Add asparagus and cook, turning frequently, until cooked through but retaining a slight bite, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. Turn off the heat and use tongs to transfer asparagus to a plate. Add the anchovy, garlic and a pinch of salt to the pan, return to medium heat, and stir continuously until the garlic is starting to turn gold, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in almonds and dried mint, and immediately spoon the mixture into a bowl to stop the cooking.
  • Divide potatoes on serving plates. Top with the asparagus and spoon the buttered almond mixture over the top. Serve at once with a sprinkle of fresh mint and the lemon wedges alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 767 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON ASPARAGUS



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My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND MINT SOUP



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This soup is easy to make. Asparagus has a strong flavor by itself, so I chose to add a few mint leaves and lemon zest to give it a wonderfully fresh aroma!

Provided by fromgardentosoupbowl.com

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
  • Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 884.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON MINT SAUCE



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I don't know where I got this recipe. It has been in my files for a long time. Wouldn't this be lovely to serve at Easter dinner?

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs asparagus, hard ends trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced

Steps:

  • Steam the asparagus until just tender.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining ingredients together in a small saucepan.
  • Pour over the asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.8

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, woody stems removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Butter image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound fresh asparagus
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS-LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Faith Heller Willinger

Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb penne or pasta of choice
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, reserving tips separately. Cook asparagus stems in 5 to 6 quarts boiling water with 2 tablespoons salt until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving cooking water in pot, and rinse under cold water. Drain asparagus well and transfer to a food processor or blender.
  • Cook asparagus tips in same boiling water until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to colander, reserving boiling water in pot, and rinse under cold water. Drain tips well.
  • Purée asparagus stems with zest, oil, and 1/2 cup asparagus cooking water. Transfer sauce to a 4-quart saucepan.
  • Cook pasta in boiling asparagus cooking water until it still offers considerable resistance to the tooth, around three fourths of the recommended cooking time. Reserve 2 cups cooking water and drain pasta.
  • Add pasta, asparagus tips, and 1/2 cup reserved water to asparagus sauce and cook over high heat, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente and sauce coats pasta. Add more cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce coats pasta but is a little loose (the cheese will thicken it slightly).
  • Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON



Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon image

Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches asparagus (14 ounces each), ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 wide strips lemon zest
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER



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You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas -- classic partners for the herb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

FOR THE BUTTER (MAKES 1/2 CUP)
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE ASPARAGUS
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Coarse salt
Garnish: mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
  • Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.

HONEY-LEMON ASPARAGUS



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Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try using a root vegetable like turnip or parsnip. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Transfer asparagus to a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Sauté     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup diced seeded red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to large bowl of ice water. Reserve 1 cup broth in small bowl. Drain asparagus; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Seal in plastic bag. Cover broth. Chill asparagus and broth.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup green onions, shallots and sugar. Sauté until onions and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel. Simmer until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and bell peppers.

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, choose fresh, young asparagus spears with tight tips and no blemishes.
  • If the asparagus is thick, peel the lower third of the stalk to remove any tough fibers.
  • To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • For the lemon-mint sauce, use fresh lemon juice and mint leaves for the best flavor.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more lemon juice, mint, or salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

This recipe for asparagus with lemon-mint sauce is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. The asparagus is tender-crisp and flavorful, and the sauce is light and refreshing. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal.

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