Best 9 Roasted Asparagus And Red Onion Quesadillas Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of roasted asparagus and red onion quesadillas, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. These quesadillas feature a vibrant combination of roasted asparagus, caramelized red onions, and a blend of melty cheeses, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Savor the smoky sweetness of the roasted asparagus, the tangy bite of the red onions, and the rich creaminess of the melted cheese. This recipe offers two irresistible variants: a classic version with cheddar and mozzarella, and a spicy rendition with pepper jack and jalapeños. Whether you prefer a traditional or a zesty kick, these quesadillas promise a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Learn how to make perfectly roasted asparagus here! This roasted asparagus recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love. You can season it however you'd like. You'll find my seasoning suggestions below. Recipe yields 2 large or 4 modest side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large bunch (about 1 pound) fresh asparagus
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Zest and juice of 1/2 medium lemon, preferably organic
Lemon wedges, from the remaining 1/2 lemon
Sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan cheese
Small handful of fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped
Light sprinkle of red pepper flakes
Pat or two of butter
Light drizzle of balsamic reduction or thick balsamic vinegar
Toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus (if you sharply bend the asparagus near the base, it will snap in the right place). Discard the ends.
  • Place the asparagus on the sheet and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the asparagus. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the asparagus, and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Arrange the spears in a single layer on the pan.
  • Bake just until the base of the asparagus is easily pierced through by a fork. Very thin asparagus, like the kind shown here, will take as little as 9 to 12 minutes, whereas thicker asparagus will need 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving platter and season however you'd like. You could keep it simple with a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of Parmesan, or add a pat of butter or drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Roasted asparagus is best served when it's fresh out of the oven, but it will keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour or up to 4 days in the refrigerator (gently reheat before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 147.5 mg, Fat 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ASPARAGUS, BELL PEPPER AND MOZZARELLA QUESADILLAS



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Cheesy quesadillas are stuffed with grilled asparagus and charred bell peppers.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch medium asparagus woody stems trimmed and bottom 1/3 of the stalk peeled (about 1 pound),
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
Four 10-inch (burrito size) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mozzarella
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
[For Serving:] Guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream for serving

Steps:

  • Arrange the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish, cover and microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. (If you don?t have a microwave, you can steam the asparagus instead.) Brush asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the asparagus, flipping occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus in half crosswise and then slice on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Add 1/4 of the asparagus and 1/4 of the peppers. Fold tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut into triangles and serve topped with guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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For a simple side dish, try Ina Garten's Roasted Asparagus from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; the recipe uses only asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh asparagus
Good olive oil
Kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

OVEN ROASTED RED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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This garlicky red potato and asparagus dish is easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper, too...yum!

Provided by THREDDIES

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons dried rosemary
4 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large baking dish, toss the red potatoes with 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/2 the kosher salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix in the asparagus, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt. Cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove foil, and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned. Season with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 650.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Bake     Broil     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Poker/Game Night     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a Luncheon or Supper Entrèe; 8 as an Hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 11

Quesadillas
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
eight 6- to 7-inch flour tortillas
1/2 pound pepper Jack cheese, coarsely shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
Cumin Lime Cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • For Quesadillas:
  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • In a large shallow baking pan, toss asparagus with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. In another large shallow baking pan, toss onion with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until coated well. Roast vegetables in upper and lower thirds of oven, shaking pans occasionally and switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool vegetables and cut asparagus into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Grease a large baking sheet. On sheet, arrange 4 tortillas in one layer and divide vegetables, pepper Jack, and coriander among them. Cover quesadillas with remaining 4 tortillas.
  • Brush top tortillas with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and broil quesadillas about 3 inches from heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With a metal spatula, turn quesadillas over and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Make cumin lime cream while quesadillas broil.
  • For Cumin Lime Cream:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together well cream ingredients.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with cumin lime cream.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS



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This delicious, vegetarian recipe is adapted from a recipe in "Gourmet Magazine" (April 1995). You can also add mushrooms and experiment with different cheeses. Serves 4 as a main dish; 8 as an appetizer. Garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of cilantro or some Cumin-Lime Cream. (To prepare this, whisk together well 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice.)

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Cheese

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
eight 6- to 7-inch flour tortilla
1/2 lb monterey jack pepper cheese, coarsely shredded (a 2x5 log) or 1/2 lb goat cheese (a 2x5 log)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F In a large shallow baking pan, toss onion with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until coated well. Roast in oven, stirring about every 5 minutes. Using another large shallow baking pan, toss asparagus with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. When onions have been roasting for about 25 minutes, add asparagus to oven and roast for additional 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
  • Preheat broiler. Grease a large baking sheet. On sheet, arrange 4 tortillas in one layer and divide vegetables, cheese, and coriander among them. Cover quesadillas with remaining 4 tortillas.
  • Brush top tortillas with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and broil quesadillas about 3 inches from heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With a metal spatula, turn quesadillas over and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 321.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 16.9

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH ONIONS



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Everyone that I make this for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything...fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.

Provided by Laurie Brenner

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup sliced onion
1 pinch onion salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
  • Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH RED ONIONS, BASIL, AND VACHERIN



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Categories     Bread     Sandwich     Onion     Side     Steam     Basil     Asparagus

Yield makes 4 open-faced sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small bunch pencil asparagus, bottoms trimmed
1 small red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
4 basil leaves, roughly chopped
4 slices rustic country bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 pound Vacherin cheese, sliced
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves picked

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the asparagus and onion, and toss in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the asparagus and onion on a grill or in a hot grill pan and cook until slightly charred, 5 to 10 minutes. Return the asparagus and onion to a mixing bowl, toss in the vinegar and basil, and set aside.
  • Grill the bread until golden brown on one side only. Remove and lightly rub the toasted side with the garlic. Top the garlic toast with the asparagus and onion, and follow with the cheese. Place the open-faced sandwiches on the grill, cover, and remove when the cheese is just starting to melt. Garnish with the thyme. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS



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One of our favorite ways to make asparagus. We love all of the ingredients and this is great for company because you can make it up ahead of time and just pop in the oven when ready. This can easily be scaled down from 12 servings. From epicurious.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs asparagus, trimmed
1 lb mushroom, thickly sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Line two 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheets with foil.
  • Gently toss all ingredients in a large bowl until vegetables are coated with oil.
  • Spread evenly on baking sheets.
  • Roast 20 to 25 minutes stirring once until vegetables are slightly charred and tender.
  • If preparing the asparagus and onion ahead, store them in a plastic bag large enough to accommodate the rest of the ingredients so you won't have to dirty a bowl.

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or grilled shrimp.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can roast the asparagus and red onion in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your quesadillas, such as black beans, corn, or cheese.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Roasted asparagus and red onion quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give these quesadillas a try!

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