Recipes tagged with « Asparagus »
Crunchy Asparagus Tuna Salad
A vibrant salad combining tender asparagus, flaky tuna, and soft-boiled eggs tossed with creamy cannellini beans and juicy cherry tomatoes. Finished with crisp toasted garlic breadcrumbs and a sharp white balsamic dressing, this dish balances textures and flavors while staying gluten-free and nut-free. Simple techniques highlight ingredient freshness. Quick blanching preserves asparagus snap; gentle handling of eggs yields soft centers. Toasting garlic breadcrumbs adds crunch and aroma. Parmesan swaps in Pecorino for sharper tang. White balsamic replaced with apple cider vinegar for brightness. A lemon zest twist cuts richness and lifts the palate. Reliable methods, easy to execute, great for light mains or lunch.
Asparagus Basil Cream Soup
Asparagus trimmed and cut in chunks. Onion and garlic softened in olive oil then simmered with diced sweet potato and chicken broth until tender. The rest of asparagus joins in last few minutes. Blended till smooth, seasoned with basil pesto, salt, pepper. Crispy whole wheat baguette slices spread with cottage cheese mixed with basil pesto, topped with blanched asparagus tips. Soup ladled hot, topped with fresh basil leaves and optional extra pesto. No eggs. Prep and cook about 50 minutes. Six servings. French-inspired entrée or light meal. Healthy, fresh flavors.
Mimosa Asparagus Salad
Asparagus blanched until tender crisp. Separate egg whites and yolks finely grated. Dressing made from white wine vinegar and grainy mustard replaced by apple cider vinegar and whole grain mustard, oil switched to walnut oil for a nutty note. Cornichons swapped for chopped capers. Salad tossed, served with grated egg halves distinct. Cooking times and process adjusted for texture and flavor.
Buckwheat Crepes with Asparagus
Gluten-free buckwheat crepes. Slightly adjusted ingredient quantities with oat milk replacing water and goat cheese swapped in for cheddar. Asparagus steamed briefly then sautéed with mushrooms in olive oil instead of butter. Egg cooking time varied. Layers of folded crepes filled with vegetables, cheese, and runny eggs. Savory, textured, rustic meal. No nuts, lactose-free, vegetarian.