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Aromatic Asparagus

SUBMITTED BY: Lady Lerandia 

"An aromatic asparagus recipe scented with sage and thyme."
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This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • salt to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle flour over asparagus, and toss to coat. Mix milk, vegetable broth and water into saucepan. Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, sage and salt. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Hawkified 
Mmmmm!!! I used the suggestions of others here and omitted the water and used half the milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by John B 
I like it! Agree with other reviewers...cut down on the liquid. I removed the water entirely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by JLPONC 
I have to wonder if this recipe is for asparagus soup? I read the recipe and decided there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by Katherine 
This was good. I used a pound of asparagus, eliminated the water, used 3/4 c broth, and only a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by Jenny N. 
Maybe I did something wrong, but I couldn't get the sauce to thicken. Also, the asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by Caroline C 
This was ok, but I thought the dried herbs really detracted from the delicate asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by aura 
Loved it but used about half of the broth and no water. Also added a little more thyme. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by LCarter87 
This was a good starter recipe. I omitted the water and broth and only used 1 3/4 cups of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by Greg R, 
I used to steam or boil the asparagus, this way turns out so much tastier! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.83 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by shannonflaherty 
Too much liquid in this recipe. Even with one pound of asparagus rather than 1/2 pound, this... MORE


 
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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bandera, Texas, USA
Living In: North Miami Beach, Florida, USA

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Nutritional Information
Aromatic Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 10.3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 508mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 9g

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