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Asparagus Spiral Wraps in 5 Easy Steps
Quick & Easy ~ Vegetarian Hors d'oeuvres
N eed something quick and easy that will make your guest's mouth water?
Asparagus Spiral Wraps are easy, appealing to the eyes and great tasting.
You can make this side dish or vegetarian hors d'oeuvres in less than one hour. Easy cooking recipes give you more time for entertaining and spending time with your family and friends.
Try this Asparagus Spiral Wraps in 5 Easy Steps recipe for any celebration, and make a lasting impression that will have your company coming back for more.
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The Asparagus Festival Cookbook
Stockton, California held its first Asparagus Festival in 1986 attracting thousands of people waiting to taste the best gourmet asparagus recipes from all over the world. This cookbook highlights the top awarded recipes from the cook-off.
Poll: Are you an asparagus fan?
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Do you like asparagus?
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I want to let you know that these wraps may not look as nice as the ones you wrap in Puff Pastry, but they taste even better, are less expensive and healthier. You can use them as they are vegan if you wish. The recipe I use is my own and contains no meat (just "vegan" meat for flavor).
Take a look at the photos below of the actual process
I used for these appetizers.
If you wish to use the Puff Pastry (photo here) recipe that calls for meat, here is the link:www.puffpastry.com/recipe/60132/prosciutto-asparagus-spirals
Preheat Oven 375 degrees
Baking Items:
2 nonstick baking sheets
microwavable dish
cooking spray
wax paper if needed
butter knife
Cook Time
Prep Time: Approx. 45 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 1 hour
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus spears (about 24 washed with flat ends trimmed)
- 2 cans Pillsbury Original Breadsticks 12 count (keep chilled until ready to make wraps)
- 4 Individually Wrapped Frigo String Cheese Sticks cut in 1/4 inch slices
- 4 Morning Star Bacon Strips cooked and crumbled into bits
- Butter or herb butter spread
Instructions
- Asparagus Preparation: You can skip pre-cooking if you like a more crisp asparagus. They actually are better this way, and stay firmer.
- Cook fresh asparagus in water covering the asparagus in the microwave for 8 minutes on high. Remove from water and towel dry on a plate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step can be done ahead of time in a steamer if you prefer. The asparagus shoud be partly cooked, but not over cooked so they cannot be wrapped.
- Veggie Bacon Preparation: Place 4 strips of veggie bacon on a microwave safe plate and cook for 2 minutes. Let cool and then break the pieces. They crumble pretty easily.
- Cheese Preparation: I used Frigo individual string cheese sticks. Cut them in half vertically (long) making 2 long strips of cheese. Then cut in pieces. You can use any kind of flavored string cheese if you like. I used Pepper Jack. The cheese melts right into the breadstick so don't be concerned about it oozing out (unless your put big chunks in). The flavored cheeses make a better tasting appetizer.
- Step 1: Open breadsticks can and separate the pieces. Stretch out one breadstick laying it flat so that it is over twice the size of the breadstick.
- Step 2: Lay the asparagus on the breadstick leaving the tip off the breadstick. Make sure breadstick remains flat. Tightly wrap one breadstick strip around the asparagus making a spiral around the vegetable. You should have the length of the asparagus still remaining. Lay it on the baking sheet making sure to flatten out the remaining part of the breadstick.
- Step 3: On the half without the asparagus, press pieces of string cheese and bacon bits along the breadstick leaving a space between pieces. Do this for each breadstick and lay straight on nonstick baking sheet.
- Step 4: Carefully pull the part of the breadstick with the cheese and bacon on it over top of the spiral wrapped part. Squeeze or pinch the seams together to seal the wrap. Place the wrapped asaparagus seam side down on baking sheet. (Look at the photos of how I did this.)
- Step 5: Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until breadstick is golden brown. After baked, place on tray spiral side up. Be sure to have tongs ready. Serve warm with butter or herb spread.
- Note: If not wrapped tightly the aspargus slips out on the first bite, that's why the uncooked asparagus recipe works better. These are best served and eaten the day you make them. You can also cut theses into bite size pieces after cooked (use a very sharp knife) and put festive toothpicks in them. This works really well for seniors and kids, and serves more people who may only want to sample the appetizer.
How to wrap your asparagus.
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Asparagus Food & Fun Recipes
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@Tim Bader: Seems not many make it to the table in our house.
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@microfarmproject: Always something good goin' on at the farm!
Yum! Asparagus is done growing this year at The Micro Farm Project, so I am saving and pinning this recipe for next year. Thanks!
I'm a big fan of asparagus but don't have it very often.
I never thought of wrapping it up like this, but it does sound yummy!
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@BuckHawkcenter: I think you could. The tastes blend in so nicely the veggie isn't overwhelming.
I love asparagus, thank you for sharing this!
Wow, these look so yummy! I just got a gorgeous bunch of asparagus and now have a great new recipe to try. Hm, wonder if I can get the grandgirls to try asparagus this way? Worth a try.
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@Craftypicks: LOL that's the way things happen sometimes. Well, the good thing is that you have the recipe for next time right?
Great ideas ! Thanks so much for sharing!
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@takkhisa: Hope you get a chance to try this. It's not really that difficult, but even if it doesn't look pretty, it sure is good tasting :)
I don't what to say but "wow" - never tried it before though, thanks for showing me how to cook it :)
I served asparagus last night. I only like it fresh. I am sorry I didn't see this yesterday because I bought the dough too, but didn't serve it.
I love asparagus. This recipe sounds delicious!
Looks good to me, I do love asparagus, I'll give this one a try:) Thanks for another recipe!!!
My mouth's watering for this dish!
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@paulahite: Thanks Paula, I appreciate it.
Sounds perfect for Easter dinner! Your lens has been featured on our Google+ page today. Come and check it out!
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@Susan Zutautas: Hope you like it. Glad to see you Susan.
I'll have to give your recipe a try. Sounds like something we'd really like.
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@Sylvestermouse: A good family time meal. Fun to make and eat. Thanks for stopping by Cynthia.
Well, these wraps look very easy and my daughter would love them!
Yum, yum. No idea what figo cheese sticks are, no matter, cheese is cheese.
Must try it.
Cheers from DOWNUNDER
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@RoadMonkey: That's true. This is fast and filling. Thanks for visiting.
Nice idea for having guests over. It's always nice to be able to serve a surprise that doesn't take too long to make.
Great idea. I've never heard of these. I like asparagus, and have some growing in our garden, so I might have to give it a try.
Really great looking finger food. Love your recipe. Well done.
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables.
I love asparagus - these look so good. Thanks for sharing.
This looks delightful. I have asparagus growing at my summer cottage.
Hi these look so good, I want to try them. Thanks for sharing.
We have wrapped asparagus in lots of things at our house and enjoyed every one of them, but I never thought of wrapping them in pastry. What a wonderful appetizer. Thank you for sharing it.
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@sierradawn lm: Thanks, I appreciate it Sierra.
This looks so deliciously scrumptious! I am going to try some. Pinning & sharing this!
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@Jogalog: I did also until I made this. It's not something I make often because it takes some time, but it does dress up a table.
It's a great idea for using asparagus. Normally I just eat it as a vegetable side dish with chicken or fish.
Asparagus is my absolute favorite vegetable and your recipe looks yummy.
I will have to give these a try for thanksgiving. Thanks for the recipe...
Thanks for introducing me to the veggiebacon. I also love the asparagus plate.
I learned something new today. Plus I love asparagus.
I could go for some of these right now...sure sound delicious!
These sound quite tasty, though I fear the hub will insist on non-veggie bacon!
Hmm, this looks really yummy! I'll have to try it.
I love the recipe. You're right it's healthier and it looks really yummy! I would love to try this at home.
These seem super simple. I never thought of cooking asparagus in the microwave --- that information is much appreciated.
These will look amazing at my next party, thanks for sharing!
These asparagus wraps are so colorful and they sound delicious. I'm going to give them a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Sounds delish, but I don't know about veggie bacon. If I try this, I'll use real bacon. That won't mess it up will it?
What a tasty sounding way to have asparagus!
I do enjoy asparagus and am always in search of ways to incorporate it my meals. Can't wait to try these asparagus wraps! Angel Blessings**
I would love to try this recipe, we all love asparagus!
That asparagus recipe looks great. I wish could get my husband to like asparagus like I do :) *Blessed *
Great Lens!!!! Love the vegetarian recipes. My wife and I are always looking for some tasty veggy meals
This is another great way to eat asparagus.
I would love to have some right now. They sure look pretty and delicious. Yummy. Thank you for the recipe.
Your asparagus wraps look delicious. We love to make anything with asparagus.
This looks delicious! I have to try it now :)
These asparagus spirals look great. I love asparagus, so I'm sure I'll like these spirals! :)
And another great way to have asparagus and bacon, one of my favorite combos. Thanks, d
Interesting recipe! I would not have thought of doing this with asparagus.
This sounds delicious - a perfect snack for book club!
My family would enjoy this with just the pastry wrap!
Sounds yummy. Not many people in my family like asparagus, so more for me!
I've been wanting to try asparagus, and this recipe looks like something I would love. It's pretty to look at, too! The pictures are good and helpful.
I love asparagus and this recipe-- can't wait to try it. An excellent, usefule lens! Thank you
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