Asparagus

Frosted Cake · ‎02-01-2016

Just picked up a huge bunch of fresh asparagus at the store for 88 cents a pound! What a deal!

I put mine in a bag with olive oil, lemon and some garlic powder and shake it all together. Then I place them on my George Foreman grill for 8 min and they come out perfect! If I don't eat them all warm, I refrigerate and put them in my salads cold.

Those little grills are wonderful creations!

I'll probaby go back for more before the week is out!

sandraskates · ‎06-26-2014

That sounds like a good way to prepare asparagus (hubby's favorite vegetable). I like it added to salads too for a nice change and unexpected lift.

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IamMrsG · ‎08-29-2010

I urge everyone to try this just once. You'll be hooked for life.

Asparagus Milanese

4 Servings

2 bunches Asparagus (trimmed*)
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons butter
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Juice of 2 Lemons
Zest of 1 Lemon
Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper

Preheat a grillpan to medium-high heat.

Toss the asparagus in 3 Tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, the asparagus should be bright green and charred in spots.

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and gently fry the eggs until just set, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Divide the asparagus among four plates, and top each with an egg. Shave Parmigiano-Reggiano on each serving. Grate the zest over the plates and squeeze lemon juice over each serving. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

*Before cooking, snap off the bottom of the stem at the natural breaking point.

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spix · ‎04-26-2013

Must be a bumper crop this Spring, I've picked up some good deals also, my very favorite, just olive oil, seasoning, in a 400 oven to brown a bit, yummy. Or I do it layered in a casserole, sprinkle o/o, dots of butter, some lemon juice, bread crumbs & romano cheese, seasonings of choice, yummy

BaileyBop · ‎03-10-2010

My husband hates asparagus which is a good thing because then I get to eat it all. My favorite way is coated in a bit of olive oil, salted then cooked in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. This vegi is my all time favorite.

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

@IamMrsG

Sounds like a delicious light dinner! I will be trying it.

Nomore · ‎09-09-2010

@IamMrsG wrote:
I urge everyone to try this just once. You'll be hooked for life.

Asparagus Milanese
4 Servings

2 bunches Asparagus (trimmed*)
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons butter
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Juice of 2 Lemons
Zest of 1 Lemon
Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper

Preheat a grillpan to medium-high heat.

Toss the asparagus in 3 Tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, the asparagus should be bright green and charred in spots.

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and gently fry the eggs until just set, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Divide the asparagus among four plates, and top each with an egg. Shave Parmigiano-Reggiano on each serving. Grate the zest over the plates and squeeze lemon juice over each serving. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

*Before cooking, snap off the bottom of the stem at the natural breaking point.

Thanks! I'm going to make this tomorrow, it sounds delicious and light!

Frosted Cake · ‎02-01-2016

@BaileyBop wrote:
My husband hates asparagus which is a good thing because then I get to eat it all. My favorite way is coated in a bit of olive oil, salted then cooked in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. This vegi is my all time favorite.

Can you tell me when you put it in the oven, does it get crisp or soft?

I just had some tonight in the Foreman grill and it was divine. I let some cool and added to my side salad. So good for you too.

I will definitely be stocking up at that store this week!