Fetaasparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS, FETA AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook couscous according to package instructions. Put aside and allow to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and feta with couscous. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper and toss to incorporate.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Arrange asparagus in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with tomatoes and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
• Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
• Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
• Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
• Serve hot.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Divide and toss the asparagus with the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a single layer on 2 to 3 separate large rimmed baking sheets.
• Place in the oven and roast until the spears are tender and the tips are turning golden and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Prepare the vinaigrette while the asparagus is roasting. To a bowl, add the Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
• Remove the asparagus from the oven and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH ASPARAGUS & FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
• Add remaining oil, asparagus and shallots to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender, adding garlic to the skillet for the last minute. Stir in feta, 2 Tbsp. parsley and lemon zest; remove from heat.
• Cut lengthwise slice in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through to opposite side. Stuff pockets with asparagus mixture; close pockets and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (165°F). Cool 5 min. Meanwhile, cook and stir broth, cream cheese and lemon juice in same skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in tarragon and remaining parsley.
• Cut chicken breasts in half. Serve topped with sauce.

ONE-POT SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add salmon and poach until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside to cool.
• Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Add asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking liquid. Return pasta and asparagus to the pot.
• Remove salmon skin and discard. Flake salmon into the pan, then add feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place over medium-low heat and gently stir to combine with the pasta and asparagus, adding a little of the reserved cooking water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency. Serve immediately.