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This asparagus skillet with spuds is my lightning-fast go-to every spring. It always works whenever I'm craving something simple and bursting with fresh flavors. On warm days, I just love how the green asparagus and baby potatoes bring a bit of sunshine to the plate.
I always whip up this pan-full every year when asparagus starts showing up and it reminds me of our first family meals out on the balcony.
Tasty Ingredients
- Baby potatoes: fill you up and soak up all the flavors best with crumbly starchy types
- Green asparagus: adds crunch and a fresh vibe pick thick, bright-green spears that are firm
- Cherry tomatoes: add sweetness and tang grab super ripe ones for best flavor
- Garlic: deepens the taste go with fresh cloves if you can for extra punch
- Onions: set up the savory base yellow ones work a treat
- Olive oil: gives it a mild Mediterranean feel go for extra virgin for top taste
- Vegetable broth: strengthens the veggie taste homemade is especially rich here
- Butter: makes everything creamy real butter is best for a smooth feel
- Salt: brings out the flavors adjust as you like it
- Pepper: gives a gentle kick use fresh ground black
Easy Step-by-Step Directions
- Boil potatoes:
- Peel your potatoes and cut them bite-sized then let them cook in well-salted water for about ten minutes till they're just about tender. This way they'll crisp up later but won't fall apart in the pan.
- Prep the veggies:
- Wash your asparagus really well chop off the tough ends and slice the spears into chunks about the width of your finger. Halve the tomatoes peel and finely chop onion and garlic. Nicely chopped, fresh veggies are where the flavor starts.
- Get the pan sizzling:
- Add olive oil to a big skillet heat it up and toss in your boiled potatoes. Fry over medium heat for around five minutes till all sides get golden, then add your asparagus and cook everything together another couple of minutes to get those yummy brown bits.
- Build up the flavor:
- Now put in the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Let it all cook for five more minutes. The onions should turn see-through and the tomatoes start making the pan smell amazing.
- Finish it off:
- Pour in the veggie broth, bring to a quick simmer, and let the sauce thicken up a bit. Stir through the butter salt and pepper to taste, shower over chopped parsley, and tuck in while it's fresh.
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Good to Know
Packed with fiber and vitamins. Quick to throw together and easy to prep ahead. Swaps easily with white asparagus or any seasonal veggie you want. I especially love the snappy texture from the green spears it always brings back market day memories of folks crowding around the table when the first local asparagus finally arrives.
Best Storage Ideas
Pop the skillet mix in a tight-lid container and it'll stay fresh in the fridge for up to two days. Let it cool a little before chilling for best results. When you're ready to eat, reheat gently in a skillet with a splash more olive oil.
Other Ingredient Swaps
If green asparagus isn't handy, white works fine or you can try baby zucchini on the side. Want a bolder taste? Toss in fresh herbs like basil or tarragon. If you’re out of cherry tomatoes, grab bigger ripe tomatoes and just chop them up small.
How to Serve It
This skillet mix is awesome on its own but makes a great side for grilled chicken or fish too. When it’s hot out, I like cold yogurt dip with it or a handful of crisp greens. Some crusty baguette turns everything into a chill spring dinner.
Fun Facts
Asparagus dishes are a big deal in Germany’s spring kitchen and all about enjoying super-fresh stuff. Mixing it with potatoes makes it hearty and filling just like folks have had for years at country market stalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Wie lange muss man die Kartoffeln vorkochen?
Nimm ungefähr 10 Minuten, um die Kartoffeln in Salzwasser bissfest zu kochen, dann lassen sie sich toll braten.
- → Kann man weißen statt grünen Spargel verwenden?
Klar geht auch weißer! Der braucht meistens etwas mehr Zeit beim Braten, also einfach früher reinlegen.
- → Welche Kräuter passen besonders gut dazu?
Petersilie passt perfekt, aber schnapp dir gern auch Basilikum oder Schnittlauch für mehr Frische.
- → Womit kann man das Gericht verfeinern?
Ein Spritzer Zitronensaft oder Parmesan bringen noch mehr Pepp und Frische rein.
- → Ist das Gericht für Vegetarier geeignet?
Logo, das ist komplett vegetarisch und wenn du willst, kannst du nach Lust noch was dazutun.
- → Kann man die Spargelpfanne vorbereiten?
Auf jeden Fall – das Gericht schmeckt auch aufgewärmt oder vorgekocht total lecker.