Got a big, bright bunch of asparagus and ready to cook with it? Grab your knife and let’s talk about prepping this delicious vegetable. Here’s how to cut asparagus—or how to trim it—so that you can use it in recipes of all kinds.
Here’s the most important thing to know about asparagus.
The thick bottom part of the spear is white or light purple in color: it’s very tough and not meant to be eaten! Contrary to what you might think, the easiest way to remove it isn’t just to snap it off. The best way is with a knife! Here’s a fast and easy way for how to cut asparagus.
How to cut asparagus: step by step
And that’s it: your asparagus is ready to be used in any recipe! Keep reading for ideas.
Ways to use asparagus
After you’ve mastered how to trim asparagus, there are so many asparagus recipes to use it! Here are some favorite ways to cook asparagus.
Oven: Try tasty baked asparagus, roasted asparagus, or our favorite: quick and simple broiled asparagus. Stovetop: Make sauteed asparagus, steamed asparagus, boiled asparagus, or blanched asparagus. Grill: Fire up the grill for smoky grilled asparagus. Main dish: Try creamy and lemony asparagus risotto, bake up salmon and asparagus or an asparagus quiche for brunch, or try crowd-pleasing asparagus pasta. Salad: Mix up a fresh asparagus salad with feta and radishes.
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