Feast your taste buds on a vibrant and flavorful journey with our lemony mashed potatoes, a delightful side dish that combines the tangy zest of lemon with the earthy goodness of asparagus, the nutty crunch of almonds, and the refreshing aroma of mint. Alongside this delightful dish, discover a tantalizing array of complementary recipes, including a zesty lemon vinaigrette, a creamy and flavorful asparagus soup, a refreshing mint-infused lemonade, and a delectable almond cake. These culinary creations are not just ordinary recipes; they are an orchestra of flavors, each note carefully selected to harmonize and elevate your dining experience. So, prepare your palate for a symphony of tastes as you embark on this culinary adventure, where every bite promises a burst of freshness and satisfaction.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON ALMOND ASPARAGUS
I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping them with almonds and lemon zest strips. -Linda Barry, Yakima, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter; stir in lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter mixture; top with almonds and, if desired, lemon zest strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MASHED NEW POTATOES WITH FRESH MINT
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and put them in a mixing bowl while they are still nice and hot. Add the chopped mint and mash so the potatoes are chunky and green in spots. Fold in the butter and stir everything together so the butter melts. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with a healthy amount of salt and pepper.
LEMON ALMOND ASPARAGUS
Lemon and almond work together to achieve a unique and enticing asparagus. A perfect pairing for the season.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter; stir in lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter mixture; top with almonds and, if desired, lemon peel.
ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS
This side will please the palates of everyone-even those who generally don't care for asparagus. I look forward to spring each year so I can make this tasty side dish.-Eileen Bechtel, Wainwright, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice; top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND MINT
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
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
MINT MASHED POTATOES
All it takes is one bunch of mint to liven up humdrum mashed potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into eighths, and place in a small stockpot. Add the milk, salt, and all but about 3 mint sprigs. Place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium high, and gently boil the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from the heat. Remove and discard the mint sprigs, and drain potatoes in a colander reserving about 2/3 cup milk. Pass the potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer into a large bowl. Add butter and reserved milk; season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly to combine. Pick the leaves from remaining mint sprigs, slice into thin ribbons, and stir into the mashed potatoes. Serve immediately.
LEMON MASHED POTATOES
Lovely & different served with Roast Turkey and recipe #145401, recipe # 145401 at Thanksgiving! And yes, the recipe is correct, it contains NO milk! From Deborah Schneider, Jsix restaurant. http://www.jsixsandiego.com/
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted water, boil the potatoes until they are almost falling apart.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to pot.
- Add the butter and mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
- When butter is incorporated, season with salt to taste.
- Just before serving, finely shred the zest of the lemon right into the potatoes and stir well.
- Note: (that's right, there is NO milk in this recipe, but you can squeeze in the lemon juice if desired).
Tips:
- Use a variety of potato types to create a more flavorful mashed potato. Yukon Gold, russet, and red potatoes all work well.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add flavor to the mashed potatoes with butter, milk, cream, sour cream, or yogurt. You can also add herbs, spices, or cheese.
- Garnish the mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, toasted nuts, or crumbled bacon.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately or keep them warm in a slow cooker.
Conclusion:
Lemony mashed potatoes with asparagus, almonds, and mint is a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The bright flavor of lemon and the earthy flavor of asparagus pair perfectly with the creamy mashed potatoes. The almonds add a touch of crunch and the mint adds a refreshing note. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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