
How to Trim Asparagus (Tips & Tricks)
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How to Trim Asparagus (Tips & Tricks)
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Welcome to your foolproof guide on how to trim asparagus. Prefer to bend and snap? Or are you more inclined to slice? We’ve got you covered on both methods.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
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Instructions
Snap
- Hold an individual spear from both ends and bend it, letting it naturally snap off at the woody end of the asparagus. Repeat.
- Use a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Trim
- Place a bunch of asparagus on the cutting board, leaving the rubber band holding the spears together on. Cut off the light-colored, tough ends.
- Use a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Nutrition Information
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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 kcal
% 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.
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