Aromatic Asparagus Recipe
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Aromatic Asparagus

By: Lady Lerandia 
"An aromatic asparagus recipe scented with sage and thyme."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 183 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Hawkified   view full review
Mmmmm!!! I used the suggestions of others here and omitted the water and used half the milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by LCarter87   view full review
This was a good starter recipe. I omitted the water and broth and only used 1 3/4 cups of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by Katherine   view full review
This was good. I used a pound of asparagus, eliminated the water, used 3/4 c broth, and only a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by John B   view full review
I like it! Agree with other reviewers...cut down on the liquid. I removed the water entirely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by JLPONC   view full review
I have to wonder if this recipe is for asparagus soup? I read the recipe and decided there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by aura   view full review
Loved it but used about half of the broth and no water. Also added a little more thyme.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by krglvt   view full review
I went with some other reviewer advice and reduced the liquid to one cup each broth and milk. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2009 by Greg R,   view full review
I used to steam or boil the asparagus, this way turns out so much tastier!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
This was ok, but I thought the dried herbs really detracted from the delicate asparagus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by Jenny N.   view full review
Maybe I did something wrong, but I couldn't get the sauce to thicken. Also, the asparagus...

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