Asparagus recipes

1. Superfast Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking    sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

2. Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until almost tender; drain and pat dry. Cool slightly.
• Thread several asparagus spears onto two parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes longer, turning and basting once.

• Nutritional Analysis: 3 asparagus spears equals 25 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

3.    Asparagus and Cashews

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 bunch asparagus stalks, ends cut
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews

Directions: Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.