If you live in Germany, you cannot ignore “White Gold” season. Germans mark the beginning of Spargelzeit by making white asparagus the star of a special meal. Like Easter, this signifies the start of spring. Consequently, my German family celebrates by topping white asparagus with Hollandaise sauce. Boiled, peeled potatoes are served on the side. Simple and delicious. However, for this roundup, I could not leave out green asparagus. Although it is the season’s culinary co-star. So below find both Green and White Asparagus recipes.
Green & White Asparagus Recipes
The delicious orange chervil cream sauce in this recipe is worth making by itself. It works with so many other dishes. Use fresh chervil if possible.
Simply pour the luscious, orange, white wine chervil-spiked sauce over boiled asparagus. I added speck to the dish to give it some heft. However, leave it out for a lighter, vegetarian version.
In this recipe, first, coat the asparagus with hazelnut batter. Second, batter the asparagus and fry in oil. Then, serve the crispy asparagus on top of cheesy lemon mashed potatoes. This may seem heavy. However, the lemon zest and juice give this dish a bright flavor.
The potatoes do contain heavy cream. However, if you are watching your waistline, substitute a light version. The nutty, crunchy crust on the crispy green asparagus works perfectly with the creamy potatoes.
Green & White Asparagus in One Dish:
This pretty tart showcases both white and green asparagus. Additionally, it requires few ingredients and is super easy to throw together. Also, The puff pastry shortcut makes this a great menu option for entertaining. Great if you are short on time.
White asparagus has a milder flavor than the green. Consequently, alternating the varieties in this tart present a mellower flavor. This provides a perfect contrast to the sharpness of the swiss cheese.
Boiled asparagus is doused in a creamy goat cheese ramp sauce. Fry the garlicky ramps in oil with shallots. Add the cream and the goat cheese. Season and let the sauce thicken. Then, pour it over the asparagus. I love easy dishes with complicated flavors.
The sauce is tangy with just the right balance of onion and garlic flavor.
Green & White Asparagus Recipes – Salads:
This colorful spring salad has unusual ingredients and fabulous flavor. The recipe showcases white asparagus and juicy, strawberries.
Arrange parboiled white asparagus, strawberries, sprouts, Emmental cheese on a platter. Then, drizzle a homemade strawberry-raspberry vinaigrette. Finish the salad with a sprinkle caramelized cashews over the top.
This recipe is a guilt-free way to eat potato chips. Sort of. Hey, there’s also a crisp spring mix of greens and protein. Additionally, potato chips make a delicious coating for schnitzel.
This schnitzel recipe can be made with whole cutlets. Veal is used in this dish. However, feel free to substitute chicken or beef.
