Asparagus with white cheese

Tips: Perfect your asparagus with white cheese

Our tips will help you cook the perfect tender asparagus with white cheese.

Avoid crowding the pan

Give each spear its space in the pan to achieve beautifully pan-fried asparagus with a light sear. This prevents the asparagus from steaming and becoming soggy, ensuring a tender and crisp texture. If you have a large batch, fry the asparagus in separate batches to make sure they all cook properly. Use a pan that allows you to lay out the asparagus in a single layer with minimal overlap.

Prepare in advance

Prepare your asparagus in advance to save time. Trim the asparagus and then refrigerate them. When ready, quickly fry the asparagus to bring out its bright-green colour and tender texture. This lets you serve a fresh starter without any last-minute fuss.

Try our simple recipe for asparagus with white cheese

Prepare easy asparagus with white cheese and enjoy a simple dish full of fresh flavour. Fried in the pan, the asparagus gets a slightly smoky note that mixes with its natural fresh and earthy flavours. Because of its vibrant green colour and tender texture, asparagus has become a popular starter. Our recipe makes sure to use a few ingredients that pair well so that you can cook up a delicious meal in no time.

With crunchy hazelnuts and tangy, soft white cheese

To complement the tender asparagus, we have added some toasted hazelnuts. They provide a layer of crunch and nuttiness that work wonderfully with the creamy white cheese. The rich, tangy taste of the cheese also helps bring a nuanced flavour to the dish. Finally, the thyme infuses the other ingredients with humble herbal notes.

Enjoy as an easy starter or part of a big dinner

Enjoy our asparagus with white cheese as a light and elegant starter, or simply prepare a small portion when you need a delicious flavour boost. One of the many great aspects of this dish is how versatile it is. You can also serve it as a side dish for a large dinner meal. It pairs perfectly with roasted meats and fish or grilled chicken breast.

Asparagus also goes well with our quick grilled salmon salad and an easy spinach potato salad. We also have a large selection of starters and side dishes for you to explore. Try our recipe for creamy beetroot soup, delicious filo pastry triangles, or roast pumpkin with white cheese and pomegranate.

Make the dish your own

Explore your favourite ingredients and make our recipe for asparagus with white cheese your own. Instead of hazelnuts, you can use almonds, pine nuts, or walnuts. While almonds have a mild, slightly sweet, and nutty flavour, walnuts have a more robust, earthy flavour with a slight bitterness. Pine nuts are a bit more delicate and add a rich, buttery flavour to the mix. If you are out of nuts or want another type of crunch, try panko breadcrumbs. Their bigger pieces add a crisp finish that is perfect against the soft asparagus. Toast them until golden, then scatter them over the dish for an irresistible texture.

While we recommend thyme for its fragrant quality, you are welcome to use other herbs instead. Rosemary or parsley can add new flavours to the asparagus with white cheese. You might also enjoy a pinch of dill for a subtle change.