White Asparagus Recipe (Italian Style with Tomatoes)

This white asparagus recipe, made with tomatoes as they do in Italy, is so easy, nutritious, and delicious as a side dish, or even a main course for a vegan menu.

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You may never have seen white asparagus if you live in the US. My first time tasting it was on an AmaWaterways cruise in Germany which happened to be during white asparagus season. I loved them, which was surprising to me since I am not a fan of green asparagus.

White asparagus are more mild in flavor, but the only difference is that they are grown without sunlight. If you don’t enjoy green asparagus, I encourage you to try this variety, especially prepared in the manner I will be sharing below.

You may also enjoy this zucchini and mushrooms recipe that is made in a similar fashion.

It’s a quick, easy and delicious recipe.

White Asparagus Recipe
(Italian Style with Tomatoes)

recipe by Lidia Conte                           serves 4 as a side dish

FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW

• one bunch of white asparagus (about 16 oz)
• extra virgin olive oil
• fresh or canned tomatoes (chopped or pureéd) I recommend whole tomatoes in a can, then chop by hand
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Prepare the White Asparagus

Begin by washing the white asparagus. You will then snap the asparagus into bite sized pieces and place in a bowl, removing the hard bottom part (this part will not snap, and can be discarded). Keep the heads of the asparagus separate in a different bowl. If your asparagus are tough, peel them with a vegetable peeler.

Cook the White Asparagus

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan then add the chopped asparagus (not the heads) and cook for about 3 minutes over medium high heat.

Now add the heads of the asparagus and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Next, add the tomatoes.

Add the salt and pepper; stir and continue to cook until the vegetable is tender.

Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed, then serve as a side or as a main course (larger portion) with some fresh, crusty bread.

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White Asparagus Recipe (Italian Style with Tomatoes)

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A delicious way to prepare white asparagus with a handful of ingredients, Italian-style.

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Ingredients

• (about 16 oz) one bunch of white asparagus
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 c (85 g) fresh or canned tomatoes (chopped or pureéd) I recommend whole tomatoes in a can, then chop by hand
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• (optional: freshly ground black pepper)

Instructions

1. Prepare the white asparagus by washing them. You will then snap the asparagus into bite sized pieces and place in a bowl, removing the hard bottom part (this part will not snap, and can be discarded). If your asparagus are tough, peel them with a vegetable peeler.

2. Keep the heads of the asparagus separate in a different bowl.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan then add the chopped asparagus (not the heads) and cook for about 3 minutes over medium high heat.

4. Next, add the tomatoes.

5. Add the salt and pepper; stir and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender.

6. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed, then serve as a side or as a main course (larger portion) with some fresh, crusty bread.

Notes

The more tender the asparagus is, the shorter the cooking time will be.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 66Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 293mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g

Nutrition information is only estimated.

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