Parmesan crusted asparagus is a simple recipe that showcases my favourite vegetable. Every year, coming spring I keep looking out for local asparagus, and then… Bang here they are!
I know that they will stay for a few weeks only, so let’s not waste any time! Roast them, grill them, shave them raw into salads and put them into soups.
I know you can get imported asparagus, some of which are good quality, but you can not beat the freshness of locally produced ingredients.
Why are my asparagus mushy?
Asparagus are delicate fibrous vegetables, if cooked for to long in water (boiling) or even steamed, they will absorb liquid. Try roasting them in the oven for a crispy result.
Like asparagus we have a selection of side dishes like roasted carrots with cumin and crispy funghi recipe for you to check out.
How do I trim my asparagus?
Some people try to guess the point where the tender part start and cut them the knife. A faster and better way is to snap them.
This way is so easy, in fact is a great way to involve the kids in cooking, just show them one and they will enjoy snapping the rest. Our daughter loves helping out in the kitchen!
The tips (tender part) can be used in any recipe, but do not discard the storks, they are great in soups.
Why not check out our lovely pasta salad recipe or panzanella? Both dishes would go great with a side of Parmesan crusted asparagus.
Let's make Parmesan crusted asparagus
Ingredients:
- 500 g Asparagus
- 10 g Grated parmesan
- 10 ml Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Method
- Snap the asparagus, place the tips in a non-stick baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, shaking the tray about halfway through.
- Cover with the grated Parmesan as soon as they are out of the oven, the Parmesan will slightly melt and crisp up on top.
That’s it, now you are ready to serve Parmesan crusted asparagus! We recommend a few dishes which could go well with this side dish – breaded pork escalopes, for fish lovers swordfish involtini and of course for pasta lovers – Pasta frittata! Fish of your meal with crazy good polenta cookies!
Parmesan crusted asparagus
Equipment
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 500 g Asparagus
- 10 g Grated parmesan
- 10 ml Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Snap the asparagus, place the tips in a non-stick baking tray.
- Preheat the oven to 180 C
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, shaking the tray about halfway through.
- Cover with the grated parmesan as soon as they are out of the oven, the parmesan will slightly melt and crisp up on top.
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Nutrition
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Such a delicious side dish – we love this at brunch with a poached egg, or for lunch or dinner with some delicious grilled meat!
Oh my yum!
This sounds delicious.
I too love asparagus. Parmesan takes it over the top!
This recipe is simple but delicious! I love to add a side of this asparagus to steak or chicken!
Such a scrumptious side dish!
I really love asparagus! And this parmesan crusted asparagus is perfectly delicious.
This was soooooo good and so easy too. This has made it to my book of sides for the future. Yum!
This is hands down, the BEST way to eat asparagus!!!
This looks incredibly delicious. Yum!