Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is native to western Asia, northern Africa and all the regions of Europe. This vegetable is rich in carbohydrates as well as in protein. Some of the nutrients that people can get from the vegetable crop are riboflavin, thiamine, folate, magnesium and phosphorus. Aside from these, the vegetable is also rich in manganese, zinc and calcium. If you want to ensure that you retain the nutrients and vitamins present in the vegetable, it is best that you bake the crop. Featured below are recipes that you can use if you want to know how to bake asparagus easily.
Easy Baked Asparagus
For this appetizing dish, you should have two packages of cooked and drained asparagus. To enhance the natural flavor of the vegetable, you need a can of cream of mushroom soup, two well beaten eggs, a cup of grated sharp cheese, a cup of sour cream, ¼ cup minced onion, a small jar of chopped pimento and a small jar of drained mushrooms. Aside from these, the dish has ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 ½ cup crushed cornflakes and six tablespoons melted butter.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl except for corn flakes. Spread butter on the surface of a baking pan. Transfer the mixture in a buttered pan. Crush cornflakes and drizzle over the mixture. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pan inside the oven and cook for an hour. The dish serves up to 10 individuals.
Cheesy Asparagus Bake
The ingredients needed for this recipe are a small can of tender green asparagus, ¼ cup chopped red pepper, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup shredded mild cheese, ¼ cup sliced green onions and a beaten egg white. Wash the vegetables and drain excess water. Arrange the red pepper and asparagus in a baking dish. Mix the cheese, green onions and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add in the egg white. Beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy. Brush the mixture on the asparagus.
Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheat oven for 10 minutes. Place the baking dish in the oven gently. You can cook the vegetables until these are tender. The cooking time for asparagus is 10 minutes to 12 minutes. Transfer the vegetables in a clean platter. Set aside for 10 minutes or until the vegetables cool down. The special dish can be served as a tasty starter or a healthy snack.
