Asparagus And Water Chestnuts Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Combine the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a resealable plastic bag and let marinate at room temperature, tossing and massaging the bag occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap each water chestnut in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Set a cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts on top. Bake until the bacon renders its fat and is crisp, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup water in a bowl to make a sauce.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully lift the cooling rack off the baking sheet. Drain away any fat in the baking sheet and wipe dry with paper towels. Line the baking sheet with foil and lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to the bowl with the sauce, swirling to fully coat, then spread out on the baking sheet.
• Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake, tossing every few minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 minutes. Immediately transfer the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve while hot.

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips into thirds; wrap a strip around each water chestnut and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until bacon is crisp, 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup and brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove chestnuts to paper towels; drain. Dip in ketchup mixture; place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over chestnuts. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Break two-thirds of the crackers into bite-size pieces; place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with chicken; spread soup over chicken. , In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and mayonnaise; spoon over soup. Crush remaining crackers; sprinkle over the top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over vegetables. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Serve with rice if desired.

BACON-WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Marinate the water chestnuts in soy sauce for 1 hour.
• Drain.
• Roll each chestnut in the brown sugar.
• Wrap each chestnut with a piece of bacon.
• Secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange on a cake rack in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• NOTE: This can be prepared ahead of time and stored in refrigerator until ready to bake.

ASPARAGUS-WATER CHESTNUT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place asparagus in bottom of a baking dish.
• Top with water chestnuts and soup.
• Top with buttered bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees F.
• for 25 minutes.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the asparagus, green pepper, onions and garlic in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add water chestnuts; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer. Stir broth mixture; add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil.
• Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar then cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon zest. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

CL SICHUAN SHRIMP STIR-FRY WITH BROCCOLI OR ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli (or asparagus and red bell pepper and pea pods). Sauté 4 minutes.
• Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, shrimp and minced garlic. (Add optional mushrooms, if using.) Sauté 4 minutes or until the shrimp are done.
• Combine sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch and red chili paste. Add to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sliced water chestnuts. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onion tops. (Serving is 1 cup shrimp mixture and 1/2 cup rice.).

TURKEY ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Add the next 6 ingredients to pan; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; add to skillet with water chestnuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return turkey to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice and tomato wedges.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer asparagus, chopped eggs, chopped pimientos and grated cheese.
• Mix about 1/4 juice from asparagus with cream of mushroom soup and pour over asparagus mixture.
• Spread buttered crumbs over top.
• Bake at 400F for approximately 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

SHRIMP WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix shrimp, garlic, onion, chestnuts and mushrooms.
• In a skillet in hot oil add shrimp mixture.
• Cook stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and tender (about 3 minutes).
• In a bowl mix cornstarch and sherry.
• Stir until all is dissolved.
• Stir in sugar, salt, soy sauce and chicken broth.
• Pour mixture over shrimp.
• Cook, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
• Serve over rice.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

ASPARAGUS AND ENGLISH PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the peas, asparagus cuts, mushrooms, soup, cracker crumbs, and cheddar cheese.
• Repeat layers.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.