Easy Blanched Asparagus with Feta
EatSimpleFood.com
This is a vibrant, fresh, and easy blanched asparagus recipe tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and topped with a touch of salty and tangy feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch (~ 1 lb) asparagus, tough ends cut or snapped off
- 1 1/2 Tbsp e.v. olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta - optional as garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Snap off and/or peel the bottom inch of each stalk (if needed) to remove any tough ends.
- Add salt to boiling water and add asparagus.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 2-4 minutes depending on thickness or to desired tenderness.
- Drain asparagus and spot dry with paper towels (the drier the asparagus is the easier it will be for the oil to stick to it).
- In a bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper.
- Top with crumbled feta and add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
Notes
- Eating right away and don't want to blanch? Just drain the green beans (skip the ice water bath) and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Your good to go!
- I like green crisp or al dente vegetables. Cook them a little more if you want them softer. Older and thicker asparagus will naturally be tougher so they will need more cooking time than younger or thinner asparagus.
- Want a toastier flavor? Preheat the oven to 425F (a standard for most veggies) and cook on a baking sheet for 8-13 minutes (depends on how thick or thin the asparagus is) or until crispy and tender.
Find it online: https://eatsimplefood.com/roasted-asparagus-with-feta/