Fresh Asparagus Patties

Fresh Asparagus Patties

by Catalina Marquez 1 year ago
4.8 (9)
15 minutes
100.9 kcal
7.6 g carbs
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Description

Spring is in the air! These delicious patties are a new and exciting way to enjoy asparagus. Garnish with lemon aioli (see Footnote) and fresh lemon zest.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese
  • ⅓ cup plain dried bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
  1. 1. Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2. Trim off up to 1 inch of the woody bottom parts of the asparagus. Cut asparagus in half if necessary to fit your pot.
  3. 3. Transfer asparagus to the boiling water. Boil until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of very cold water using a slotted spoon. Let asparagus cool completely.
  4. 4. Grate Pecorino Romano cheese finely using a rasp grater.
  5. 5. Drain asparagus well and slice into very small pieces. Place in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add cayenne pepper, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and bread crumbs. Mix in 1 egg to start. Add the second egg and continue mixing until well combined.
  6. 6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop some of the asparagus mixture into the hot oil; flatten with a fork. Cook until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 patties
calories: 100.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 7.6 g
protein: 6.1 g
saturated fat: 1.7 g
cholesterol: 66.9 mg
sodium: 151.4 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 1.9 g