Bright green asparagus spears in a creamy yellow sauce with specks of warm spices.

Asparagus in Spiced Coconut Sauce

Name: Asparagus in Spiced Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: asparagus spears, 1 lb ends trimmed; coconut milk, 14 oz can; cumin, 1 tsp; turmeric, 1 tsp; paprika, 1 tsp; cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp (optional); coconut oil, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 28, 2023

This recipe features a seasonal spring vegetable, asparagus, and a quick and easy Indian-inspired sauce made with coconut milk and warming spices. The dish is vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients (for 2)

Asparagus spears - 1 lb - ends trimmed
Coconut milk - 14 oz can
Cumin - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper - 1/4 tsp - (optional)
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - ✂️🍴🌱

Cut the asparagus spears into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2 - 🍳💥🥥

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil.
Step 3 - 🌿🍳🔥

Add the spices to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4 - 🌱🍳🌿

Add the asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat with the spices.
Step 5 - 🍛💃🥥

Lower the heat to medium, pour in the coconut milk, and stir.
Step 6 - 🌡️🍛🕰️

Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 7 - 🧂👅🍴

Season with salt to taste.
Step 8 - 🍛🔥🍚

Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.

Additional

This dish can easily be modified to include other seasonal vegetables such as sugar snap peas or green beans. For a non-vegan variation, you can add cooked shrimp or chicken to the skillet along with the vegetables. Kids can help trim the asparagus and measure out the spices.