Sauteed Asparagus

How to cook asparagus

Asparagus is a versatile vegetable and can be cooked in several different ways, depending on how you are planning to incorporate them into your meals. Before cooking, make sure you trim off the woody end of the asparagus with a knife or snap the ends off where they naturally break.

Blanched: Tie the asparagus in little bundles or drop them individually into a pan of boiling water, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the spears.

Sautéed: Add olive oil to a large griddle pan or frying pan on medium heat and once hot, add the asparagus spears. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning the spears often so they don’t burn.

Roasted: Pre-heat the oven to 400°F, line a tray with foil or parchment paper, and lay the asparagus on the tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season if desired, and roast for 10 minutes until they are tender.