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How To Store Fresh Asparagus
Learn how to store asparagus in the fridge to keep it fresh longer with my foolproof tips.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 bunch
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- cold water
Instructions
For short-term (1-2 days) storage:
- Wrap the bunch with a few sheets of damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag. Leave it open so that air can circulate through it.
- Store it in the vegetable or crisper drawer of your fridge as soon as you come back from the grocery store.
- Feel free to keep the rubber band around it so the spears stay intact.
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For long term (up to 5 days) storage:
- With the rubber band still holding the bunch together, trim an inch off the ends of the asparagus stalks using a sharp knife.
- Place an inch of water at the bottom of a deep mason jar or a drinking glass. Remove the rubber band and place the asparagus spears upright (with cut ends at the bottom) in the glass.
- Tent it with a clean plastic bag and use the rubber band to loosely secure it, making sure that the spears have enough room for air circulation.
- Place it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making sure to change out the water if it starts to look cloudy.
Notes
- This includes white asparagus, purple asparagus, thin and thicker spears.
- When storing fresh asparagus in the refrigerator, avoid placing it on the top shelf as some (older) fridges may freeze water. This may freeze the vegetable as well.
- These storage tips work for all types of asparagus: This includes white asparagus, purple asparagus, thin and thicker spears.
- Avoid the top shelf in the fridge: When storing fresh asparagus in the refrigerator, avoid placing it on the top shelf as some (older) fridges may freeze water. This may freeze the vegetable as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
916mg
(26%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3429IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1bunch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3429IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.