Asparagus Recipes

Lemon Oregano Whitefish Packet w/ Asparagus

# 100g whitefish
# asparagus (allowed amount)
# juice of one lemon
# 1 t oregano
# salt/pepper


1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Snap off woody ends of asparagus and discard.
3. Tear off a large sheet of non-stick aluminum foil.
4. In the center of this sheet, place asparagus spears and sprinkle with salt/pepper.
5. Place whitefish on top of asparagus.
6. In small bowl, combine lemon juice & oregano, and pour over fish.
7. Fold up edges and completely seal packet on all sides.
8. Bake 10-20 mins, until fish flakes.
9. Serve.



Lemon Ginger Asparagus

# asparagus (allowed amount)
# 1/2 c water
# 1/2 T fresh minced ginger root
# 3 cloves minced garlic
# lemon zest
# black pepper


1. Preheat pan over MED heat.
2. Snap off woody ends of asparagus spears & discard.
3. Snap spears into 2-3 pieces.
4. Add garlic & ginger to the pan & cook for 2-3 mins.
5. Add asparagus & water. Bring to a boil for 5 mins.
6. Remove asparagus and top with lemon rind & pepper.
7. Serve.




Asparagus Frittata

# 3 egg whites
# 1 whole egg
# asparagus (allowed amount)
# 1-2 cloves minced garlic
# 1 T dehydrated minced onion
# 1 T water
# 1 t parsley
# salt/pepper (to taste)
# tabasco (optional)


1. Preheat pan over MED heat.
2. Snap woody ends off asparagus and discard.
3. Snap each asparagus spear into 2-3 pieces. Add to pan with garlic & heat through until tender.
4. Preheat oven to 400.
5. In bowl, mix eggs & water. Add asparagus, minced onion, parsley, salt/pepper.
6. Pour egg mixture into non-stick baking dish (or dish lined with parchment paper).
7. Place in oven and cook 10-15 mins until done.
8. Top with tabasco (optional) and serve immediately.



Shrimp & Asparagus Stir Fry

# 100g shrimp (shelled & deveined)
# 1-2 cloves minced garlic
# asparagus (allowed amt)
# 1 T fresh ginger


1. Add shrimp, garlic, and ginger into pre-heated pan.
2. Stir fry for 3-5 mins. (If needed, add small amount of water.)
3. While that cooks, snap ends off of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
4. Remove shrimp from pan and add asparagus. Drizzle with a bit of Bragg Liquid Aminos.
5. Stir fry for 2-3 mins.
6. Re-add shrimp to pan and heat for 1 minute to heat through.
7. Serve.




Roasted Asparagus

# 100g asparagus (or your allowed amount)
# 1-2 cloves minced garlic
# 1/2 t parsley
# 1/4 t oregano
# black pepper (to taste)


1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Trim asparagus.
3. Spread the spears on a sheet of non-stick aluminum foil.
4. Add the seasonings.
5. Wrap all ends of the foil up tightly to make a sealed 'pocket'.
6. Roast 15-20 minutes.