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How to Cut Asparagus

Learn how to cut asparagus perfectly with this easy step-by-step tutorial! This easy method will help figure out where exactly to trim asparagus.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus

Instructions

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  1. Fill a bowl with cold water and soak the asparagus for a few minutes. Remove the asparagus from the bowl and rinse off. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Place half the asparagus on a large cutting board with the spears lined up. Using a large sharp knife, cut off the bottom tough woody parts, about 1-2 inches. You’ll notice the color turns from green to white and that’s the spot to make the cut.
  3. Repeat with the remaining asparagus spears. Use immediately in recipes as desired.
  4. If you have leftover cut asparagus, stand them up in a glass jar with about 1-inch of water. Then cover with a plastic bag for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any cut asparagus standing them up in a glass jar with about 1-inch of water. Then cover with a plastic bag for up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • standing them up in a glass jar with about 1-inch of water. Then cover with a plastic bag for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 857IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Calories 23kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 229mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 857IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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