**Lemony Fresh Asparagus with Thyme: A Medley of Delightful Springtime Flavors**
As springtime graces us with its vibrant hues and lively aromas, it's time to embrace the season's bounty with a delectable dish that captures the essence of freshness and flavor. Our Lemony Fresh Asparagus with Thyme recipe is a symphony of flavors, combining the delicate sweetness of asparagus with the bright citrus notes of lemon and the herbaceous fragrance of thyme. This simple yet elegant dish is not only a culinary delight but also a visual feast, making it perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to sophisticated dinner parties. In addition to the classic Lemony Fresh Asparagus with Thyme, this article also offers variations to tantalize your taste buds: kick up the heat with a touch of chili flakes, add a nutty dimension with toasted almonds, or elevate the richness with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. With its versatility and ease of preparation, this dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of springtime flavors.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER
Out of thyme? No worries, the beauty of this dish is in its versatility. Try using another herb instead. -Sarah Reid, Oshawa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME
Come springtime, when stalks of asparagus shoot up from the ground (as if they're celebrating with us!), there isn't much to do to make this easy side dish shine. First, a sauté in the skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme coaxes out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while finishing it with a quick steam until the stalks are crisp-tender locks in vitamins like A and C.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2 to 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.
LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
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
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
LEMONY ASPARAGUS
This simple side dish comes together in just about 5 minutes.
Provided by Marina Delio
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Side Lemon Asparagus Spring Quick & Easy Healthy Quick and Healthy Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Asparagus Spring Thyme Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter with oil and thyme sprigs in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in single layer; using tongs, toss to coat. Sauté, turning often, until crisp-tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper and serve.
LEMONY FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH THYME
It's amazing how something so simple can be so good! Fresh asparagus spears sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, lemon thyme, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon. Delicious! I will never go back to plain old steamed asparagus. Serve either hot, cold, or at room temperature. This is a great make-ahead dish.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, thyme, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon slices, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
- Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
- Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON
Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
LEMON AND THYME GRILLED ASPARAGUS
A delicious side dish for your meal. Fresh thyme is a MUST, so this is a great recipe for those with herb gardens.
Provided by Chef RayRay
Categories Vegetable
Time 11m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow pan.
- Toss aparagus in the mixture and coat thoroughly. Cook immediately, or for more flavorful asparagus, let sit in fridge for twenty minutes.
- Fire up the grill and cook until asparagus are browned or until desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 36, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.6
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
LEMON ASPARAGUS
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
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 WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE
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
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:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
- Trim the asparagus: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this with a sharp knife or by snapping them off with your fingers.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The key is to not overcook it, as this will make it tough and fibrous.
- Season the asparagus well: Asparagus has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well. This can be done with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, or other herbs and spices.
- Serve the asparagus immediately: Asparagus is best served immediately after cooking. This will ensure that it is at its peak flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its bright green color and crisp texture, asparagus is a welcome addition to any plate. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as the main course, asparagus is sure to please your guests.
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