Asparagus with yogurt sauce and pistachios
May 2, 2010 • Category: Salads
The weather these days in Dallas is as close to perfect as can be; everybody is outside, at the park, at the lake, people are barbecuing and the smell of meat is wafting through the air.
I just feel lazy; when it is so beautiful outside, all one wants to do is enjoy the fresh air, go for a walk, relax; which is what we did. I brought the asparagus, my friend made a nice salad and it was great!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- To make dressing: 1 cup of lowfat yogurt
- 2 cloves of garlic, mashed
- 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios
- salt, pepper to taste
METHOD:
- Slice off the tough ends of the asparagus.
- Boil in salted water or steam. Drop in a bowl of icy water to stop the cooking.
- Drain, set on a plate. Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients.
- Serve at room temperature.
Comments
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Nadia says:
This is a lovely way to serve asparagus. The contrasting shades of green from the asparagus, the pistachios, and the turmeric yogurt sauce are so pretty!
On May 2, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Wizzythestick says:
we don’t get asparagus here but I’m thinking this sauce would be fantastic in a salad
On May 2, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Angie's Recipes says:
This asparagus dish looks Fantastic! You just have no idea how much I love asparagus, esp. the green one, sadly, there is still no sight of the green one here in Germany… I guess I will have to wait for another couple of months to have them.
Great job as usual!
Have a great and peaceful Monday!
Angie
On May 2, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Muneeba says:
Wow, look at the pretty asparagus … gorgeous presentation!
On May 2, 2010 at 10:31 pm
cuisineplurielle says:
Il love asparagus , specially the green ones..
On May 2, 2010 at 10:32 pm
stef says:
what a gorgeous picture! i love asparagus and this post justmakes me crave some 🙂
On May 2, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Nithu says:
Looks so good. Nice click and presentation…
On May 2, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Ivy says:
Love your first picture. I want to dive into the screen and grab it. Pity they are so expensive in Greece.
On May 2, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Sushma Mallya says:
Nice way to have asparagus…lovely click and lovely recipe…
On May 2, 2010 at 11:22 pm
SYLVIA says:
This is right up my ally, look at this gorgeous luxurious green forest color asparagus.It is goodness and lightness, looks so clean just like it was picked from the garden, it is low in calories, and keeps hunger pangs at bay, also acts on water retention and bloating.
This dish is nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamin K, E, D and turmeric has a lot of antioxidant. Thank you for this very uplifting recipe Joumana, I rate it as 5 stars for sure.
On May 2, 2010 at 11:28 pm
fériel says:
It’s very delicius !
On May 3, 2010 at 12:26 am
Priya says:
Lovely dish, looks fabulous..
On May 3, 2010 at 12:45 am
delices eyes says:
Cette assiette me plait infiniment!
Bonne journée
On May 3, 2010 at 2:59 am
Sridevi says:
Simple and fantanstic dish!! .I liked the presentation.
On May 3, 2010 at 3:21 am
peachkins says:
You are so lucky to have a great weather. It is scorching hot here in the Philippines.
blowing peachkisses
The Peach Kitchen
peach and things
On May 3, 2010 at 3:41 am
asia jo says:
Fantastic. Simple. Beautiful. Great colors. Lovely flavor combination. PS: I’m making one of your dishes tonight 🙂 xxx
On May 3, 2010 at 3:49 am
The London Foodie says:
I love the simple but delicious flavours of this dish – why mess around with something so perfect as asparagus? Wonderful recipe!
Luiz @ The London Foodie
On May 3, 2010 at 4:27 am
mylittleexpatkitchen says:
Even though asparagus are in season now, I haven’t bought my first ones yet. I love how simple and delicious your recipe sounds and I enjoy yoghurt in anything.
Magda
On May 3, 2010 at 4:34 am
Maninas says:
I love the way you served them in a bunch.
On May 3, 2010 at 4:38 am
tigerfish says:
The pistachios must have added a nice crunch to the asparagus. Exciting textures and combination of flavors 🙂
On May 3, 2010 at 4:44 am
peteformation says:
I like the way the asparagus is presented……make it looks really delicious
On May 3, 2010 at 4:50 am
Cocotte says:
Je voudrais que ce beau temps qui donne naissance aux asperges ne s’arrête jamais…
On May 3, 2010 at 5:35 am
peter says:
Joumana, love the presentation and the dressing (not a whole head of garlic?) 😉
What did you use to bind the bunch of asparagus in the first photo?
On May 3, 2010 at 7:01 am
Joumana says:
Clever question! I used some chinese green beans! tata!
On May 3, 2010 at 7:24 am
Magdalena says:
It is nice to read about one more person fascinated about his/her culinary roots. One should remember and cultivate good traditions. That is why I am a bit worried about the only son of my uncle, my cousin (my father’s brother) who lives in Canada and his parents decided not to teach him traditions of their homeland….
It is great to be in a middle of the asparagus season….pity that it does not last here forever…
tasty presentation.
On May 3, 2010 at 7:55 am
12th Man says:
Amazing photography. If this tastes half as good as it looks …
On May 3, 2010 at 8:17 am
Namitha says:
such a simple and delicious recipe with Asparagus
On May 3, 2010 at 10:32 am
melrose says:
Great! And when comes ‘my cake’ :)?
On May 3, 2010 at 10:41 am
T.W. Barritt says:
Simple and delicious is best! I like the use of turmeric. I was going to pick up some asparagus this past weekend, but the stems were to thick and woody that I put them back.
On May 3, 2010 at 10:47 am
PJ says:
I have never tries Asparagus.Your recipe looks yumm!!!
On May 3, 2010 at 11:30 am
Soma says:
I live around the suburbs of Dallas 😀 Yes the weather cannot get prettier than this.. a sweet prelude to the summer.
I would have never thought of combining pistachios and asparagus! It sounds scrumptious. Simple and a very flavorful recipe.
On May 3, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Mimi says:
Perfect recipe, I’m just starting to harvest asparagus from the garden.
Mimi
On May 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Sasa says:
Know that lazy feeling! ;P
On May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm
msmeanie says:
This looks like a delicious and new way to prepare asparagus. All the ingredients sound like they would be delicious together especially the yogurt and pistachio combo.
On May 3, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Sook says:
I do love asparagus with great seasonings. The sauce sounds really good!
On May 3, 2010 at 3:05 pm
5 Star Foodie says:
I love the pairing of pistachios with asparagus,yum!
On May 3, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Cool Lassi(e) says:
Gorgeous vegetable with an awesome yogurt sauce. Love the presentation.
On May 3, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Juliana says:
Wow, lovely asparagus dish, love the sauce on it and the pistachio I am sure adds a special flavor to the asparagus…great photos 🙂
On May 3, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Faith says:
Summer days are the best, aren’t they? Relaxation is in the air! Your asparagus looks delicious, and I love how it’s fanned out so beautifully!
On May 3, 2010 at 4:18 pm
fimère says:
cette assiette me plait beaucoup belle présentation
bonne soirée
On May 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Krista says:
Ohhh, this looks SPLENDID!! PERFECT for summery weather. 🙂
On May 3, 2010 at 5:15 pm
A Canadian Foodie says:
How could this not be delicious? Have you tried grilled Jamon Serano with asparagus? I have had Prosciutto with asparagus many times, cold… but the hot Serano with the asparagus was deadly!
On May 3, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Tangled Noodle says:
We’re just getting into the best time for asparagus! The yogurt sauce sounds delicious, especially with the inclusion of pistachios.
On May 3, 2010 at 7:26 pm
sweetlife says:
I love the sauce you made. The asaragus look great–yummy!!
chuls@sweetlifebake
On May 3, 2010 at 9:02 pm
lisa says:
I love this! It really is the perfect picnic food. I’m looking forward to being lazy on beach on the weekends — spring is definitely here and summer is on the way! This is the best way to enjoy asparagus- fresh, simple, and with pistachios! That, I must try.
On May 3, 2010 at 11:08 pm
SathyaSrihdar says:
Asparagus with yoghurt sauce very nice,,,well presented with beautiful click..
On May 4, 2010 at 1:18 am
Cara says:
I love how you used yogurt to keep this nice and light. I see a lot of recipes for asparagus with aiolis that I just have to turn down. I think this dressing would be great on a lot of things!
On May 5, 2010 at 8:44 am
Medifast Coupons says:
This is so healthy and pretty to look at it! Your pictures are breath taking making this dish look divine!
On January 6, 2011 at 5:31 pm
V says:
Thanks for the recipe! I made this asparagus this weekend and it turned out really great. The pistachio is just fantastic with the flavors… it just really works! Thanks again…
On February 21, 2011 at 6:27 pm