Spring’s favorite vegetable is back.
Here’s how to cook asparagus in a myriad of simple ways.
One of the firstsigns of springis the spears of asparagus that begin to pop up everywhere.
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), it will always deliver on that fresh, earthy flavor.
Freshly cooked asparagus always welcomes a drizzle of olive oil, lemon wedges, or a bit of butter.
Aglass of crisp, white winewouldn’t hurt either.
Keep in mind that the thickness of the asparagus will affect cooking time.
Pencil-thin asparagus will cook much quicker than thicker spears.
The range in cooking times below reflects this, but keep a close eye.
This method sets the color and flavor, and seasons the asparagus from the inside-out.
How to Roast Asparagus
Roasting asparagus concentrates its flavor and brings out its earthy sweetness.
Look for the spears to turn bright green, a tell-tale sign of readiness.
How to Grill Asparagus
What’s not to love about grilling?
The opportunity to infuse a little bit of smokiness and char into a vegetable is just delightful.
To saute simply means to cook something quickly in a skillet over direct heat with some fat.
High heat is essential to get the bacon perfectly crisp and the asparagus well cooked.
It all depends on the chef’s vision.
Tough asparagus can be more of an issue of storage than your cooking method.
This happens even faster if you have slender spears instead of thicker ones.
