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 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus spears ends trimmed; 14 oz can coconut milk; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tbsp coconut oil; to taste salt

A vegan and gluten-free dish featuring asparagus and Indian spices.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · March 28, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.