Asparagus is very easy to cook. Mostly, people prefer to cook asparagus in spring season because they get to find fresh produce. It makes a healthy dish rich in minerals, vitamins and it also helps in reduction of cholesterol. This versatile vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways like boiled, steamed, stir fried or microwaved. If you do not know the process of cooking this delectable dish then here’s a guide for you that will help you in accomplishing the task of preparing asparagus. So, go on cooking a yummy dish from asparagus.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 10-12 minutes
Resources Required:
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Asparagus
- Slivered almonds
Instructions:
- Buy and chop the bottom: Purchase fresh asparagus from market and try to avoid the brown or wilted one. Wash asparagus under cold water and leave on the stand to get dry. Now, cut the bottom of asparagus above one inch from bottom by a sharp knife. Chop the stalks into equal pieces for even cooking.
- Preheat the oven: The second step in making the asparagus is to preheat the oven at 452 Fahrenheit. It is mandatory for cooking the asparagus at this temperature, otherwise it will take a lot of time in preparation.
- Seasoning the asparagus: Put the asparagus in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over it and then sprinkle the seasoning of your choice like salt, pepper and garlic powder. Flip each piece of asparagus on the bowl over olive oil and seasoning so that each piece should be coated by the required materials.
- Place in the oven: Now place the asparagus bowl in the oven for few minutes until a strong aroma is not released. Take out the asparagus and check a single piece of asparagus for taste. If it tastes well then asparagus are ready for meals, if not then place it again and wait for few more minutes until asparagus get cooked properly.
- Add cheese or slivered almonds: In the last step, transfer the hot asparagus in a bowl and add desired choice of cheese or slivered almonds. And, enjoy eating hot asparagus with family member and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to cook asparagus with butter & garlic?
To make the asparagus with butter and garlic, firstly you have to buy a small bunch of fresh asparagus from the market. Rinse the whole bunch of asparagus under cold water for few minutes and then remove the bottom above one inch from the base. Now, pour 2 cups of water in a large pan and place it on gas stove at low heat. Wait until the water boils and add one teaspoon of salt to it. Transfer the asparagus in the boiling water in the bowl to tender the green asparagus. After few minutes, drain this water and dry these asparagus with paper towel. Place a frying pan on gas stove at low flame, pour 4 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic and required spices and cook them for few minutes till a strong aroma is produced. Now, transfer the asparagus to the frying pan and cook for few minutes. Once a strong aroma is released that means asparagus is cooked properly. Now, enjoy eating hot asparagus.
Quick Tips:
Do not forget washing the asparagus under ice cold water to get dirt off from the vegetable.
Things To Watch Out For:
Peel the stalks and cut the asparagus into equal pieces for even cooking and quick preparation.
