Asparagus And Tomato With Gremolata Recipe

You may have come across the word gremolata while reading a cookbook or while watching a culinary show, but some culinary terms seem to pass on by as quickly as they were presented in a recipe - one item checked off the list.

If you really want to impress your family or your guests, it is a good idea to learn the meaningful words that describe condiments though, and gremolata is a must-know for your ever-increasing vocabulary.

What is it exactly? Well, it is Italian for either a garnish, or a condiment, made from fresh chopped herbs and citrus zest (not only lemons can be used, but also limes, grapefruits, and oranges).

And the fun in all of this is the many variations that you can toss in as special ingredients. It isn't a one-size-fits-all recipe; it is whatever suits your tastes.

Like horseradish? Mix some shredded roots in and salivate over the complexity you have just added to an uncomplicated dish. Love pine nuts or a perfectly aged pecorino? Mince it, chop it, zest it and sprinkle it atop your baked asparagus and other vegetables - it is divine!

You can serve this with a simple poached egg and be completely happy with the results. If your aim is for a soup-and-salad combo, then let us recommend a ham chowder as the main attraction - it may be the bulk of the meal, but there is no way it will outshine the asparagus and gremolata.

Asparagus And Tomato With Gremolata Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. lemon zest
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the parsley, basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2. Mix everything until well blended and season to taste.
3. Fill a large pot with water, adding a pinch of salt.
4. Bring the water to a boil, then cook asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes or until fork tender.
5. Drain water and rinse the asparagus with cold water.
6. Place the asparagus on a serving platter with the tomatoes and top with the gremolata.
7. Season to taste and gently toss before serving.

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Asparagus And Tomato With Gremolata Recipe

There is no life without asparagus, just as there is no joy without gremolata. Put them together in a simple side dish and conquer your next meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb. asparagus trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. lemon zest
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine the parsley, basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  2 tbsp. fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh parsley, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tbsp. lemon zest, ¼ cup olive oil
• Mix everything until well blended and season to taste.
  Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fill a large pot with water, adding a pinch of salt.
  Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Bring the water to a boil, then cook asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes or until fork tender.
  1 lb. asparagus
• Drain water and rinse the asparagus with cold water.
• Place the asparagus on a serving platter with the tomatoes and top with the gremolata.
  1 cup cherry tomatoes
• Season to taste and gently toss before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1748IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg

Keyword asparagagus, gremolata, tomato

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