How to Trim Asparagus (Tips & Tricks)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    23 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Trim Asparagus (Tips & Tricks)

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

Servings
  • 1 lb asparagus

Instructions

Snap

  1. Hold an individual spear from both ends and bend it, letting it naturally snap off at the woody end of the asparagus. Repeat.
  2. Use a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Trim

  1. 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.
  2. 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 (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%)

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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