If you love asparagus here are 2 ways to prepare it that truly highlight its bright earthiness.ย Braised asparagus and oven roasting it are two of the easiest and most fantastic ways to celebrate this mighty fine stalk.
Roast asparagus
If you care to roast your asparagus... simply wash them and snap or cut up the woodsy ends.ย Preheat your oven to 450F.ย Spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle some olive oil over them.ย
Give them a quick toss, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.ย Pop them on the top rack of the oven for 10 minutes and plate them up.
Tossing a handful of cherry tomatoes over them before the go into the oven works well too and/or shaking some parmesan over them as they come out from the heat too is also good.
How to make Braised Asparagus
Braising them is quick and easy too.ย Braising is simply roasting something in the oven with liquid. So, if you have some chicken stock handy this is an excellent way to prepare your asparagus.ย
- Wash and remove woodsy ends of asparagus spears.ย Lay them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and toss with olive oil and kosher salt lightly.
- Pour ยฝ cup chicken stock over stalks.
- Top with feta cheese and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes at 450F.
This recipe for braised asparagus with tomatoes and feta cheese finds its way to our table about once a week.ย It's especially nice if you hit it with a spritz of fresh lemon juice right before serving.ย You will find it hard to ever think about steaming these stalks again!
But if you braise or roast cherry tomatoes whole... BEWARE!!! They are incredibly HOT right out of the oven and they'll and blister your mouth in a mighty explosion if you bite into them without letting them cool a bit first.ย
At least cut into them and let the scalding liquid escape because they are so tasty once they cool off a tad.ย Yes, I'm speaking from experience.ย Ouch.ย A good rule of thumb is to cook them until they burst!ย ย
What goes well with braised asparagus?
I love to serve this along side Piri Piri chickenย 
or an oven finished steak.
Braised Asparagus with Feta and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 16 ounces asparagus washed with woodsy ends removed
- ยฝ cup feta cheese
- 4-8 ounces cherry tomatoes chopped in ยฝ or whole
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees
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Bring chicken stock to a boil over the stove in a sauce pan or in the microwave.
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Spread asparagus on to a baking sheet and pour the hot chicken stock over it.
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Sprinkle feta and tomatoes over asparagus.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
steve perry says
Love roasted asparagus! This recipe will give me new ways to prepare it, and thank you for the warning on the hot tomatoes.
Surya says
Looks so fresh and yummy! Love asparagus
Amia says
This braised asparagus with feta and tomatoes looks absolutely delicious! I love how the combination of tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta creates such a perfect balance of flavors. It sounds like a great side dish thatโs both fresh and savory, ideal for any season. Canโt wait to try this and add it to my regular rotation. Thanks for sharing such a vibrant and tasty recipe!
Madalaine says
You described it perfectlyโfresh, savory, and full of delicious flavors. It really does make a great side dish for any season! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.