Asparagus, as we all know is a really healthy vegetable, which offers some serious health perks. This bright-green veggie is packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as calcium, fiber, and more. It is not hard to know How To Cook Asparagus, in fact, you can cook asparagus in any way you like. This healthy vegetable can be used in various recipes, can be grilled or boiled, and is really tasty when cooked with olive oil.
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Preparation part of cooking Asparagus –
They need to be trimmed. There is a lot of part of an Asparagus that can’t be eaten and people often throw it away. But there is a way that you can avoid wastage. How to do it?
Step 1. Simply snap off the woody ends, which should not be consumed at all. Do not measure the length, just let them break where ever they naturally break
Step 2. Peel the outer part of the asparagus with a vegetable peeler, only peel the woody part to avoid wastage.
Super easy, right?
I make Asparagus at my home all the time. It is super healthy, as I mentioned before, and is super easy to cook. I often cook it using a grill because I love Grilled Asparagus Recipes that I find in the cooking books.
When I am feeling lazy to cook a gourmet meal, I just roast it. It is a really simple method that allows them to become juicy and tender. Other than that, here are some other ways I cook them with.
How To Cook Asparagus In Oven
Ever tried Oven Roasted Asparagus? They are really delish and take less effort than grilling. This makes the asparagus salty and savory
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus – 1 Bunch (per serve)
Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese
Black Pepper and Salt
Lemon Juice
Garlic – Minced
How To Cook
- Before starting, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Take a deep mixing bowl and place the asparagus in it. Drizzle Olive Oil on the Asparagus and toss.
- Add Parmesan, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. Again, toss.
- Arrange the asparagus onto a baking tray, and place in the oven. The arrangement must be in a single layer.
- Bake till tender, it it will take around 12 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness.
- Sprinkle lemon juice, and serve hot.
Way To Cook Asparagus In A Pan On Stove
Try Pan Fried Asparagus if you don’t want to use the oven.
There is another method to cook Asparagus, and that is to pan fry it. It enhances the flavor, and let’s you keep an eye on it to avoid any burning. You can even make it crispy if that is your taste.
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus
Garlic, minced
Olive Oil and Butter
Black Pepper and Salt
How To Cook
- First, prepare the Asparagus the way I already discussed in the starting of the article
- Melt butter in a skillet or a pan over medium heat
- Add in olive oil, salt, and pepper into the pan
- Cook the garlic in butter for a minute. Do not let the garlic turn brown it will just ruin the taste. For that keep on stirring and keep the flame low
- Add asparagus, and then cook for about 10 minutes continuously turning to ensure even cooking.
Here is a simple Grilled Asparagus Recipe that you will absolutely love.
Grilled asparagus is the best snacks to gobble when the weather is nice and you have grill turned on. With all the burgers and patties you can add a healthy snack. The smoky flavor and charred texture of grilled asparagus are always loved.
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus -1 pound
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Grated Parmesan Cheese – 3 tablespoons
Minced Garlic Cloves – 2
Salt and Pepper to taste
How to cook
Prepare the asparagus as described above. After that lay the asparagus in a pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and then toss in the olive oil.
After you have done this, put all the asparagus on the grill and grill them for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat. To know they are cooked well, check if they have char marks and use a fork to check if they are tender.
Put them back in the pan and then toss in garlic and cheese. Serve while still hot.
Steps To Boil Asparagus
Boiled Asparagus is very useful when you want to use asparagus in a recipe.
Boiling them makes them tender and juicy, and are easy to digest. So, if you are on a diet, then this vegetable is good for you. You can steam them too if you want
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus
Coarse Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Unsalted butter
How To Cook
- Boil some salted water in a thick bottomed pan.
- Add one layer of Asparagus in the pan and cook until they are tender, It takes about 5 minutes to 7 minutes to cook the Jumbo sized ones
- One they are well cooked, drain the water and transfer to a serving platter
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Top it with some butter and serve hot.
How To Grill Asparagus In Foil
Want to try something new? Why don’t you try Grilled Asparagus but grill them in aluminum foil?
This is an easy and faster way to make grilled asparagus. This doesn’t only cooks the asparagus better but also prevents them to fall into the grill, which we all hate. The aluminum foils lock in sweet flavor, moisture, and nutritional value of the Asparagus while cooking them.
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus – 1 pound
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Aluminum foil roll
How to cook
- Wash and dry Asparagus, snap off the ends of the stalks and peel any excess woody skin.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus you just prepared and season with salt and pepper. If you want to use any other seasonings like oregano, you can use them too.
- Cut a piece of aluminum foil and lay the asparagus on the foil. Be careful to just make a single layer.
- Fold the aluminum foil so as to make a sealed envelope to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Grill these asparagus pouches for about 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat. Don’t forget to turn the pouches halfway through the cooking.
You can grate some cheese while serving. Serve while still hot.
Grilled Asparagus Marinade
Here is another recipe for Grilled Marinated Asparagus for all the gourmet lovers.
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus – 1 pound
Balsamic Vinegar – 3 tablespoons
Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons
Soy Sauce – 1 tablespoon
Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
Salt and Pepper to taste
How to cook –
- I use a resealable or zip-lock bag for this recipe. What I do is, other than Asparagus I put everything in the bag and mix well.
- After mixing, put the Asparagus in the bag, seal it, and turn to coat.
- Refrigerate the bag for up to 1 hour
- The next step would be to drain the Asparagus, save the marinade
- Take a paper towel and moisten it with cooking oil. Lightly coat the grill rack using long-handled tongs.
- Grill the Asparagus, covered. Grill them for 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat till they become crisp and tender. Turn them around, basting with the saved marinade.
Serve hot with cheese and seasoning.