Slow Cooked Asparagus Recipes

Steps:

• Wash and trim asparagus. Asparagus breaks naturally at the tough part of the stalk.
• Lay the spears in a 5 quart slow cooker.
• Stir flour, salt and pepper together in saucepan. Whisk in evaporated skim milk gradually until no lumps remain.
• Heat and stir until boiling and thickened.
• Stir in cheese to melt.
• Pour over asparagus. Cover. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
• Check for doneness at 2 hours if you like it crisp, let it cook longer if you like it softer.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the barley and thyme, and cook, stirring, until the barley is just golden, about 2 minutes more.
• Transfer the barley mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker, and add the broth, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, and cook on high until the liquid is absorbed and the barley is tender, about 3 hours.
• Discard the thyme, and stir in the asparagus. Return the lid to the pot, and cook until the asparagus is tender, 30 minutes more. Stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Thin out the risotto to the desired consistency with warm water, as needed. Fold in the parsley and mint, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Steps:

• Place drained asparagus in lightly buttered crock pot.
• Combine soup and cheese.
• Top asparagus with soup mixture, then the cracker crumbs.
• Dot with butter.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Steps:

• In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the shallots, asparagus, and zucchini. Cook for a few minutes, just so the asparagus begins to be tender and the zucchini browns a bit. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Coat the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the cooled vegetables to the crock.
• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, and basil. Add some salt and a few turns of black pepper. Pour into the crock and stir to mix with the vegetables. Cover and cook on high for 60 to 70 minutes, until the frittata is set and the tip of a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overcook or else the eggs will become too firm. Cut into 4 sections and lift out with a spatula to plates. Serve immediately.
• Variations
• Substitute the asparagus with 1 (10-ounce) package defrosted frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and coarsely chopped, plus 1 cup frozen peas, thawed.
• Substitute the asparagus with 1/2 pound broccoli florets, chopped into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups).
• On top of the vegetables, make a layer of 1 to 2 cups diced ham, or 8 slices cooked center-cut bacon, crumbled, or 8 slices Canadian bacon, or 6 thin slices prosciutto, chopped.
• Add a top layer of thinly sliced mozzarella, fontina, white American, or provolone cheese.