Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus Recipes - 1 No Guilt Asparagus Guacamole Ingredients 10 1/2 ounces fresh, trimmed or frozen, cut asparagus 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. lime juice (lemon juice may be substituted) 2 Tbsp. canned green chili peppers, drained, chopped 1 Tbsp. onion, chopped 2 tsp. tomato paste 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground cumin 1/8 tsp. white pepper

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided by the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board

Nutrient analysis per serving: Calories, 25; fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; fiber, 2 g; sodium, 142 m

Asparagus Recipes - 2

Spaghetti with Spring Vegetables

Ingredients
5 medium tomatoes
1/4 pound small asparagus
1 medium zucchini
1/4 pound small white mushrooms
1 large red and/or green sweet pepper
5 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound spaghetti

Peel, seed and dice tomatoes. Wash asparagus and cut tips off stalks. Wash and dry zucchini and mushrooms, cut into thin slices. Wash pepper and cut into short thin strips. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add pepper strips and saute over medium heat 5–6 minutes. Add onion, zucchini, asparagus tips, and mushrooms. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley and garlic. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Cook spaghetti; drain and place in a warm deep dish or bowl. Pour sauce over spaghetti. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided by Jeanette Mettler Cappello.

Nutrient analysis per serving: Calories, 450; fat, 13 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; fiber, 5 g; sodium, 16 mg; percent calories from fat, 27%.

Asparagus Recipes - 3

Spicy Grape Pasta Salad

Ingredients
8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 cups julienne cooked chicken, light meat
1–1/2 cups seedless grapes
1 cup cut asparagus or broccoli flowerets
1 cup julienne sweet red peppers
1/2 cup diagonally slice celery
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or fresh basil

Spicy Oriental Dressing

Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
1/4 tsp. crushed red chilies
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1 clove garlic

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss pasta with 1/4 cup Spicy Oriental Dressing. Cool to room temperature. Add remaining ingredients; toss and serve. To make dressing combine ingredients and let stand at least 30 minutes. Remove garlic before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided by the California Table Grape Commission.

Nutrient analysis per serving: Calories, 299; fat, 8 g; cholesterol, 69 mg; fiber, 3 g; sodium, 253 mg; percent calories from fat, 25%.