How To Cook Frozen Asparagus

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    39 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Cook Frozen Asparagus

Learn 5 methods for cooking frozen asparagus in less than 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 ounces (156g) frozen asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • garlic salt to taste
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Instructions

Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
  2. Toss the asparagus with butter or olive oil and garlic salt. Lay the frozen vegetables on a baking tray in a single layer. Feel free to add lemon wedges.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached.

Skillet

  1. Place frozen vegetables in a large skillet with a lid.
  2. Add the butter or oil and garlic salt and toss to coat the vegetables.
  3. Cover with a lid and saute on medium heat and stir occasionally.
  4. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the asparagus is as tender as you like.

Steamed

  1. Pour about 2 inches (5 cm) of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Toss the frozen asparagus with oil or butter and garlic salt until well coated.
  3. Place the frozen vegetables into a steamer basket (or colander) and place it in the saucepan over the boiling water.
  4. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until the asparagus is soft.
  5. Remove with tongs and serve.

Boiled

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil and season with garlic salt (add more to taste).
  2. Add the veggies, bring back to boil, and boil for 3-5 minutes or until the asparagus has reached desired tenderness.
  3. Drain and serve.

Air Fryer

  1. Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
  2. Mix frozen asparagus with the olive oil and garlic salt.
  3. Add to air fryer basket and air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Notes

  • Do not thaw before cooking.
  • Toss the frozen asparagus with the oil and seasoning to coat the spears well. 
  • If your spears of frozen asparagus are stuck together in one big clump, run them under cold water just long enough to separate them.
  • If you have leftover fresh, raw asparagus, lay the spears on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them for 1-2 hours before transferring them to an airtight container. 
  • Want crispy asparagus? The best method for crispy asparagus will be to oven roast, skillet cook, or air fry.
  • When air frying, there will be liquid in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Use tongs to remove the asparagus rather than dumping it onto a plate.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
  • Do not thaw before cooking.
  • Toss the frozen asparagus with the oil and seasoning to coat the spears well. 
  • If your spears of frozen asparagus are stuck together in one big clump, run them under cold water just long enough to separate them.
  • If you have leftover fresh, raw asparagus, lay the spears on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them for 1-2 hours before transferring them to an airtight container. 
  • Want crispy asparagus? The best method for crispy asparagus will be to oven roast, skillet cook, or air fry.
  • When air frying, there will be liquid in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Use tongs to remove the asparagus rather than dumping it onto a plate.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 623IU (12%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 623IU 12%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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