Best 13 Roasted Asparagus With Crispy Leeks And Capers Recipes

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**Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Leeks and Capers: A Delightful Medley of Spring Flavors**

As spring awakens, nature's bounty brings forth an array of vibrant and tender vegetables, among which asparagus stands tall. In this recipe, we celebrate the arrival of spring with a symphony of flavors and textures. Roasted asparagus, with its slightly charred exterior and tender-crisp interior, takes center stage, complemented by crispy leeks and tangy capers. A drizzle of lemon-herb butter adds a final touch of brightness and richness, elevating this dish to a culinary masterpiece. But that's not all - this article also features a collection of other delightful recipes that showcase the versatility of asparagus. From a refreshing asparagus salad with shaved Parmesan to an elegant asparagus risotto, there's something for every palate and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty and abundance of spring's harvest.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS



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This oven-roasted asparagus and leek recipe is simply delicious. If thick asparagus is unavailable, use thin spears, and adjust the cooking time; thin asparagus will cook faster.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium leeks
20 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim each leek at the root end, making sure the stalk stays intact, then cut off the top where the green part begins. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Immerse in a bowl of cold water to loosen any sand or grit. Rinse under cold running water, and pat dry.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim tough ends from asparagus. In a large bowl, combine asparagus and leeks. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables, and toss to coat. Add salt, and season with pepper; toss to combine.
  • Place vegetables in a heavy roasting pan, and transfer to oven. Roast until vegetables start to turn brown and are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and set on heat-proof surface until vegetables are cool enough to eat. When ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Capers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed (about 2 bunches)
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Arrange asparagus and capers in a baking dish; drizzle with oil, turn to coat.
  • Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Roast asparagus, shaking pan at least once during cooking, until asparagus is tender-crisp and tips are golden, about 12 to 16 minutes.
  • Let cool; serve warm or room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS



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No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
12 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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Roasted asparagus gets a boost from capers, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of red-pepper flakes for a subtle kick. We used Frankies Spuntino olive oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed well, soaked, and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Garnish: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus and capers evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, turning asparagus to coat. Season with salt, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Roast, shaking sheets once, until asparagus is crisp-tender and golden at the tips, 12 to 16 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges.

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

Provided by swedishmilk

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 471.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Since asparagus is so abundant here in spring, I like to put it to use with this tasty roasted asparagus recipe. Not only does it come together quickly, but it calls for just a handful of items. We all look forward to this side dish each year. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 12-15 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND FRIED CAPERS



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An excellent preparation of asparagus with the surprising addition of deep-fried capers, in less than ten minutes. Dish can be served as a warm side dish or room temperature salad/first course. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 lbs medium-size asparagus, ends trimmed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup large capers, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°; place asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle with 1/2 T olive oil; roll asparagus around until it and pan are lightly coated; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until tender-crisp and bright green, about 5-8 minutes and plate; meanwhile heat the remaining 2 T oil in a small skillet; deep fry the capers in the oil for 1 minute; transfer capers with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over the asparagus.

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS



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Make and share this Oven-Roasted Asparagus and Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JacquelineS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 leeks
20 asparagus spears
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh black pepper
balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Trim each leek at root end, then cut off top where the thick green leaves begin.
  • Cut in half lengthwise and soak in cold water 10 minutes.
  • Rinse, then pat dry.
  • Trim tough ends of asparagus.
  • Combine leeks and asparagus in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Place in a large roasting pan and roast until vegetables start to turn brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Let cool 5 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 327.9, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 3.8

BUTTER-BRAISED ASPARAGUS



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For the first-of-the-season asparagus, keep it simple with butter, lemon and sweet herbs. For the best texture, peeling the stalks really makes a difference.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds large or medium asparagus
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped parsley or chervil
1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of the asparagus spears. If using large, thick asparagus, peel the lower ends with a vegetable peeler.
  • Put butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the asparagus is firm-tender, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook them; they should still be bright green. (They will continue to cook a bit once the heat is off.) Remove the asparagus from the pan and place on a serving platter.
  • Turn heat to high and simmer briskly until most of the liquid has evaporated, a minute or so. Add lemon juice and zest to the buttery juices. Turn off heat and stir in chives, parsley, tarragon and dill, if using. Check seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus, garnish with a few herb leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ROAST ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND CAPERS



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This unusual side dish makes a wonderful accompaniment to any baked fish. The Mediterranean ingredients; garlic and capers; add a real kick to the asparagus. By Good Food Magazine

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon capers in brine, rinsed and drained
1/2 orange, juice of, only
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.
  • Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.
  • Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in it to coat.
  • Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10 minutes until the asparargus is tinged brown and cooked through - test by inserting a knife in a few spears.
  • Sprinkle with orange juice, season and serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH ANCHOVIES AND CAPERS



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This is a common springtime dish in Italy and in a neighboring region of Croatia, Istria, where it's made with wild asparagus that is thinner than a pencil. If you can find thin spears at your farmers' market, use them. The recipe is inspired by a dish in Carol Field's "Italy in Small Bites."

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, peeled, halved, green shoot removed
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, preferably thin stalks, trimmed

Steps:

  • Place the garlic, anchovy fillets and capers in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender (do not brown), three to five minutes. Stir in the garlic and anchovy paste, and cook, stirring, for another minute. Remove from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 to 30 minutes or longer. The flavors will mellow.
  • Steam the asparagus for three to five minutes until just tender. Remove to a platter or a wide bowl, and add the remaining olive oil and the onion mixture. Toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL



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Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 pounds/600 grams asparagus, woody ends trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons/30 grams unsalted butter
Scant 1/4 cup/20 grams sliced (flaked) almonds
3 tablespoons/30 grams baby capers, patted dry on paper towels (kitchen paper)
1/4 to 1/2 cup/5 to 10 grams roughly chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
  • In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus stalks that are firm and have tight, closed tips. Avoid stalks that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Trim the asparagus properly. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks. You can also use a knife to trim the ends.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the asparagus and give it a slightly crispy texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the asparagus on the baking sheet. This will prevent the asparagus from cooking evenly.
  • Season the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Roast the asparagus for about 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
  • Serve the asparagus immediately. You can garnish it with lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese, or chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Roasted asparagus with crispy leeks and capers is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The asparagus is roasted until tender and slightly browned, and the leeks and capers add a crispy and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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