Asparagus With Garlic And Basil Diabetic Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Serve with sauce.

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.

THAI-STYLE ASPARAGUS WITH CHILES, GARLIC, & BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large, deep skillet over high heat.
• Add oil, making sure bottom of pan is completely oiled.
• Add garlic and minced chile, toss until garlic begins to turn golden; about 15 seconds.
• Add the asparagus; stir-fry until coated with oil, about 15 seconds.
• Add the soy sauces, sugar, basil, and 1 T water; stir-fry until basil starts to wilt.
• Serve hot.
• Garnish with sliced chiles.
• For Vegetarian do not use the fish sauce, use the soy sauce.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH OLIVES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and cook, stirring, until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the olives, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND BASIL (DIABETIC)

Steps:

• In a non-stick large skillet, or Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup of water until it boils.
• Add asparagus, cover and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Uncover and continue to boil about 1-2 minutes until water evaporates. Do not overcook.
• Remove asparagus and keep warm.
• Spray dry skillet with cooking oil and add garlic and basil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in soy sauce and season to taste with pepper.
• Pour sauce over asparagus and serve immediately.

GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus and garlic; cook, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Toss asparagus with butter and cheese.

CAPELLINI WITH TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Lightly coat a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Place over medium heat and add the garlic slices.
• Cook slowly until garlic is lightly and evenly browned.
• Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, basil, salt (if using), and pepper.
• Cook just until the tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook capellini according to package directions to al dente; drain and place on a pasta plate or in a large bowl.
• Drizzle pasta with olive oil and toss to evenly coat.
• Arrange the hot tomato mixture on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese shavings.
• Serve at once, tossing the mixture as you serve.

ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND BASIL (PISELLI CON ASPARAGI E BASILICO)

Steps:

• Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BASIL CREAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add half the asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Arrange on a serving platter., Place mayonnaise, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with pine nuts, lemon peel and remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, stock and 1/4 cup sliced basil. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
• Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese, parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SESAME ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Place asparagus and 1/4 cup water in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Microwave at high 3 minutes or until tender, drain, pour the vinegar mixture over asparagus, toss well.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• Sprinkle with sesame seed, if desired.

ASPARAGUS WITH BASIL-PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
• Arrange asparagus on broilerproof platter. Preheat broiler.
• Beat butter in medium bowl until fluffy.
• Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
• Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.