Asparagus With Sliced Almonds And Parmesan Cheese Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Trim asparagus ends. Place asparagus in a medium-size casserole dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Top with minced garlic.
• Roast for 10 minutes, uncovered, at 400 F.
• Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle half of shredded Parmesan cheese all over the asparagus. Top with half of the toasted almonds. Top with the remaining half of shredded Parmesan cheese.
• Roast for 10 or 15 minutes, uncovered, at 400 F.
• Serve immediately while the cheese is nice and melty!
• Sprinkle with the remaining toasted sliced almonds while the cheese is still warm.

ALMOND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil asparagus for a few minutes (or steam in microwave steamer) then cool.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a sauce pan, then add flour, salt and milk; mix over stove until thickened.
• Add jar of Old English cheese and mix together over stove until completely melted.
• Add 4 tablespoons melted butter to crushed crackers and mix.
• Spread half the mixture on bottom of 9x13" pan sprayed with Pam.
• Place asparagus on top of cracker layer.
• Pour cheese mixture over top; add remaining crackers and 3/4 cup toasted almonds.
• Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until slightly brown.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
• Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
• Snap off and discard the ends of the asparagus. Cut trimmed asparagus spears on a diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted (abour 3 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
• Heat oil and garlic together in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minute Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

SPRING ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm. , Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.