Asparagus Mushroom Leek Sauté Recipes

ASPARAGUS-MUSHROOM SAUTE

Steps:

• To prepare asparagus, snap off the fibrous end of each spear and slice each diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until glistening.
• Add all ingredients to skillet; toss to combine.
• Cover skillet and saute for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus and mushrooms are tender. (Note: We like our asparagus crisp. If you prefer a more tender texture, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.).
• Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Place asparagus and leeks on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SAUTE

Steps:

• Place asparagus spears in a 10" skillet.
• Add enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until spears are crisp tender.
• Drain and return to skillet.
• Add remaining ingredients, stir well, and heat over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked through.

OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Trim each leek at root end, then cut off top where the thick green leaves begin.
• Cut in half lengthwise and soak in cold water 10 minutes.
• Rinse, then pat dry.
• Trim tough ends of asparagus.
• Combine leeks and asparagus in a large bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat.
• Place in a large roasting pan and roast until vegetables start to turn brown, about 25 minutes.
• Let cool 5 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.

BETSY'S ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM SAUTE

Steps:

• Cut 1 to 1/1-2 inches off the bottom of the asparagus spears, discard those pieces. Then cut the spears into 1 inch pieces with a diagonal cut.
• Heat olive oil in medium sized pan, over medium high heat.
• Toss asparagus and onion into the olive oil in the pan and stir to coat well.
• Use salt and pepper to your liking.
• Continue stirring, and when the asparagus and onion mixture sizzles, drop in the butter and stir it around so it melts, blends in and coats the aspargus mixture.
• Now turn the heat down to medium or medium low (depending on your stove), cover the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Stir it a couple times and only cook until the asparagus turns a light green and softens a bit.
• Now stir in the mushrooms, raise the heat back to medium high and cook (stirring) just until the mushrooms begin to shrink and soften.
• TIME TO EAT!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Line two 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheets with foil.
• Gently toss all ingredients in a large bowl until vegetables are coated with oil.
• Spread evenly on baking sheets.
• Roast 20 to 25 minutes stirring once until vegetables are slightly charred and tender.
• If preparing the asparagus and onion ahead, store them in a plastic bag large enough to accommodate the rest of the ingredients so you won't have to dirty a bowl.

LEEK-AND-ASPARAGUS CRISPY RICE

Steps:

• Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until asparagus is bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, and cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return skillet to high heat; swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Spread rice in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until crisp in places, about 4 minutes. Stir in leek mixture, lemon zest and juice, peas, cheese, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with more cheese and herbs, topped with a fried egg.

LEEK & ASPARAGUS RISOTTO IN A PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In a pressure cooker, heat the olive oil and butter.
• Add the garlic and leeks, saute until soft.
• Add the rice, stir thoroughly and then add broth.
• Cover pressure cooker, and heat to high pressure.
• Once the pressure cooker gets to high pressure, lower to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
• While risotto cooks, steam asparagus in water.
• When risotto is done cooking, reduce pressure in preferred method, then add the sauteed asparagus, and Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.