How to Make Spargel mit Haselnusssoße (Asparagus with Hazelnut Bechamel) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a delightful spring vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most indulgent and delicious ways to enjoy it is by serving it with a creamy hazelnut béchamel sauce. This German-inspired recipe for "Spargel mit Haselnusssoße" is a unique and flavorful way to elevate your asparagus to the next level.

Asparagus is a highly nutritious vegetable that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is also low in calories and contains a good amount of ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds white asparagus
  • salt and ground white pepper to taste
  • 1 ¾ cups ground hazelnuts
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot vegetable stock
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg yolk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends.
  • Place asparagus in a large, wide pan; pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until spears are tender and can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness. Drain well.
  • Pour hazelnuts into a dry skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add hot vegetable stock and hot milk a little a time, whisking continuously until sauce is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir hazelnuts, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg into the sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer gently over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk heavy cream and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into the sauce. Simmer until heated through, but not boiling, about 2 minutes. Serve the sauce with the cooked asparagus.
  • Nutrition

    546 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 814mg