Roasted Asparagus And Fresh Herb Grilled Cheese Recipe 455

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND FRESH HERB GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• ROASTED ASPARAGUS Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Cut the asparagus on a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces (if very thick, halve lengthwise first). Toss with 1 Tbs. of the oil on a small rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and roast until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Set aside to cool. SANDWICH In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and a pinch of pepper. In another small bowl, toss the herbs with the capers, 1 Tbs. of the oil, the garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread. Top two slices with the asparagus and then the herb-garlic mixture. Top with the other slices of bread to make two sandwiches. Heat a griddle or 12-inch heavy-duty skillet over medium-low heat. Brush one side of each sandwich with olive oil, put in the pan oiled side down, and then brush the other side with oil. Cook, pressing lightly on the sandwiches with a spatula, until golden brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the cheese has melted and the other side is golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes. Allow the sandwiches to sit for about 1 minute before slicing in half and serving.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
• Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.
• Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.
• Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
• Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

ROASTED, BROILED, OR GRILLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F, preheat the broiler or a gas grill, or start a charcoal or wood fire. If you're roasting or broiling, place the asparagus in a roasting pan and drizzle with a tablespoon or two of oil; sprinkle with salt. If you're grilling, brush the asparagus with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven, under the broiler, or on the grill.
• 2. Roast or grill, turning the spears once or twice, just until the thick part of the stalks can be pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Broiling time will be shorter, taking 5 to 10 minutes total. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.

CRISPY BAKED ASPARAGUS FRIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Dredge the asparagus in the flour, dip them in the egg and then into a mixture of the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt and pepper. Place the asparagus on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 7-13 minutes.

ASPARAGUS AND FETA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook 5 trimmed asparagus spears in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Top one 4-inch piece lavash (or other flatbread) with the asparagus, 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella, 1 tablespoon finely crumbled feta, 1/4 teaspoon za'atar (Middle Eastern spice blend), a few thin slices red onion and another piece of lavash. Brown in butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with more za'atar.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND FRESH THYME

Steps:

• Place ingredients in order as ingredients stated in a casserole dish ending with salt to taste.
• Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes toss ingredients roast for 20 more minutes.

GRILLED OR ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Roast or grill turning twice, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly syrupy and toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar.

HERBED FRESH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute garlic and seasonings in oil until tender. Add the asparagus, red peppers and walnuts; heat through.

ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Stand asparagus, tips up, in two inches of water and steam, covered, until still slightly al dente. Remove to a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, make sauce. Combine basil, mint, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt and pepper in blender or food processor. Add two tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding more oil if necessary. You will probably need 3 to 4 tablespoons.
• Correct seasonings and pour sauce over asparagus. Serve at room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a baking pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.