How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven or on the Stove
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How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven or on the Stove
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Cooking asparagus is easy. After some washing and trimming, you can roast it in the oven or boil it on the stovetop.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus medium to large thickness
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- Prepare a pot of 8 cups water with 2 tablespoons coarse salt and bring to a boil
- If serving the asparagus cold or reheating, prepare an ice bath to shock the asparagus when done
- Using a large chef knife or kitchen shears, trim the bottoms of the asparagus removing the tough white stems
- Carefully place asparagus in boiling water and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until tender
- Once tender, carefully remove or strain the asparagus, and then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Toss asparagus in olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper
- Place the asparagus on a roasting pan and place in the oven
- Roast until tender and slightly colored, and the thickest part of the asparagus is fork tender, about 8-10 minutes for thin asparagus, and up to 12 minutes for thicker ones.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Cooked asparagus should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for 2 to 3 days.
- Freezing Instructions: After cooking, you can freeze asparagus for up to 2 months. Make sure to seal it in an airtight container or wrap tightly in foil or freezer wrap. You can reheat in the oven for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
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Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
851IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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