Asparagus with New Potatoes-
I think it’s time to play in the kitchen! Asparagus with New Potatoes is already one of our favorite “breakfast for dinner” meals. We love fresh asparagus and although we have a wonderful garden we don’t grow asparagus. I found some reasonably priced asparagus at the market and knew it was, “what’s for dinner”. I have heard some people say that asparagus is difficult to clean and cook. I ‘m sharing some easy tips about asparagus before we dive into the recipe.
When selecting asparagus -choose bright green stalks with compact tips. Do not buy any with dry or cracked stalks. Thick or thin stalks are a personal preference I prefer the thin stalks they are extra tender. But the thick stalks have a stronger “asparagus flavor”.
Do not- wash your asparagus until you are ready to use it. Rinse the spears under cool running water to remove any dirt/grit/sand
Store your asparagus- in a glass or tall container with about an inch of cold water in the bottom. Keep it on the low shelf of the refrigerator ( or above the vegetable crisper area) asparagus will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3 days. You can also wrap your asparagus in a wet paper towel and place it in a zip closure type bag.
You can determine where to cut the end off of the asparagus by bending the stalk until it breaks. Asparagus naturally knows where the heavy woody part is and it will break just above. Then use a paring knife to trim .
What You Need
8 New potatoes ( red potatoes, cleaned and cut into bite size pieces)
4 Pieces of thick cut bacon (cut into bite sized pieces)- I used nitrate free Simple Truth hickory smoked bacon
1 Lb. Asparagus ( cleaned , trimmed )
1 Clove garlic (crushed)
2 tsp. Rosemary ( dried)
1 tsp Black pepper ( freshly ground)
2 Tbsp olive oil
Nonstick frying pan
Spatula
Before You Start Use your vegetable peeler to peel all around the stem of the asparagus and cut into pieces.
Lets Make It!– Heat olive oil in frying pan over medium high heat, add garlic and saute, add bacon and cook for about 3 minutes ( until brown). Add potatoes, rosemary and pepper. Using a spatula turn to coat potatoes.Continue cooking for about 2 minutes. Add asparagus stir to coat. Lower heat to medium/low and cover. Stirring occasionally until potatoes have browned and asparagus is tender ( about 15 minutes) .
Serves 2-4
Katies Tid Bits* Add some fried eggs to this yummmy recipe too!
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Janine Huldie says
July 1, 2014 at 04:47Sounds delicious and love both, so will totally be trying this combo soon!!! 🙂 xoxo!!
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:48Let me know if you enjoy it as much as we did. xo
Carla Bruns (@RealInto) says
July 1, 2014 at 05:33Oh, gosh! This looks delish! I think I’d actually eat it for any meal. Yum!
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:48I hope you will give it a try. Hugs!
Shady Del Knight says
July 1, 2014 at 07:24Now you’re talkin’ my language, dear Katie! Mrs. Shady and I love asparagus and potatoes and she enjoys making meals like this with liberal amounts of garlic, rosemary and olive oil. I’m going to show her this recipe immediately. Thank you!
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:49Hello my friend, did you try it? Hugs!
Missy says
July 1, 2014 at 08:02This sounds delicious, unfortunately I can’t get my husband to eat asparagus.
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:49Maybe he would give it a try if you mention the bacon, LOL!
Rosey says
July 1, 2014 at 08:04OH that does look tasty good!! It photos up pretty too. 😉
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:50thank you it is yumm!
culinaryginger says
July 1, 2014 at 08:34This would make a great brunch dish, I love it.
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:51Oh yes, perfect for brunch with maybe some crusty bread. Hugs!
Sandra Garth says
July 1, 2014 at 12:50We love breakfast for dinner but never considered asparagus until now. Perfect timing, I was just making out my grocery list!
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:51did you try it? xo
2crochethooks says
July 1, 2014 at 12:51Looks and sounds yummy! I would eat it any meal for sure. Great fried eggs there, just the way I like them 🙂
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:52Thank you hubby asked for eggs too and taa daa. xo
Angel says
July 1, 2014 at 15:01Wow, this looks delicious
Angel
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:52thank you my friend. I’ve been thinking about you a lot, hugs
MariaElena says
July 2, 2014 at 07:11Another great recipe, Katherine. Looks delicious! Happy 4th! Hugs, Maria
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:52thank you my friend. I do enjoy sharing. xo
Karren Haller says
July 2, 2014 at 09:11This is making me hungry, great combination!!! We do love asparagus, it is so good for you!! Hugs 🙂
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:54Hi Karren I hope you will enjoy this dish xo
Linda says
July 2, 2014 at 13:54You have introduced a whole new way of thinking about asparagus.
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:54Thank you sweet Linda, it is always my pleasure to share xo
Susan F. says
July 3, 2014 at 08:28This looks like a great meal. Pinned. Thanks for hosting the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop!
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:55Thank you for joining the fun at the hop and thank you for pinning my recipe too xo
Delicious says
July 4, 2014 at 10:28Woow! Really love it, Thank you for this LOVELY RECIPE
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:55Thank you, I hope you will enjoy it xo
Joanne/WineladyCooks says
July 5, 2014 at 12:41Thank you for sharing Asparagus with New Potatoes with Foodie Friends Friday this week. This is a terrific recipe, flexible and delicious. We look forward to seeing you again soon with another delicious recipe.
A FFF co-host,
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
Katherines Corner says
July 6, 2014 at 16:56I enjoyed your hop and look forward to joining again. I hope to see you at Thursday Favorite Things blog hop too xo
bluecottonmemory says
July 10, 2014 at 09:22I never knew about putting asparagus in a jar with water! Definitely going to do that. My grandmother always said buy the thin stalks. I love this recipe – but I’m a saucy kind of girl when it comes to food and I think I would put either a Hollandaise or Mock Hollandaise sauce on it! I’m doing that for breakfast this weekend!
Shanice says
July 15, 2014 at 07:41Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week 🙂