We’re big supporters of eating fresh produce while it’s in-season.

Sure, you can get just about anything at any time of year, but fruits and vegetables are always best in-season. In fact, asparagus, one of our favorite vegetables, is in season right now and we can’t get enough of it!

As with most vegetables, asparagus are good on their own, but great breaded. When we start talking about a crispy, crunchy parmesan-oat breading, things really start to take off.
The beauty of using oats to bread your asparagus is they are the perfect foil for such a delicate vegetable. They crisp up quickly in the oven, giving you a beautiful-golden brown coating on tender, bright green spears. It’s almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

This fabulous breading combines two of our obsessions – oats and cheese – and can be quickly whipped up in a food processor. We also add a touch of olive oil to encourage browning, but other than a pinch of salt and pepper, that’s it.… Continue Reading