Asparagus Serving Suggestions

Thinly slice raw asparagus and serve in salads. Serve fresh asparagus with a little melted butter and lemon juice. Serve fresh or briefly blanched spears with a dip. Blanch or parboil for a platter of crudités (fresh vegetables) and dips.

1. What should I serve with asparagus?
2. What flavors go well with asparagus?
3. How do you trim asparagus?
4. What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus?
5. Is asparagus good for your liver?
6. What's the benefits of eating asparagus?
7. Can I freeze raw asparagus?
8. Do you eat the top of asparagus?
9. What are the 4 basic types of seasoning ingredients?
10. How do you know when asparagus is done?
11. What herb or spice goes with asparagus?

What should I serve with asparagus?

10 Dishes that Pair Perfectly With Asparagus

• RAVIOLI PIE. Bake the green veggie into a pie. ...
• BACON. What doesn't taste good when wrapped in bacon? ...
• HAM AND CHEESE. French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, known for his Michelin-starred namesake restaurant, borrowed this dish from his mom. ...
• RISOTTO. ...
• TUNA. ...
• SALAD. ...
• CHICKEN. ...
• SOUP.

What flavors go well with asparagus?

The Best Herbs for Seasoning Asparagus

• Chives. Snip fresh chives onto your sautéed asparagus spears just before serving. ...
• Lemon Balm. The fresh taste of lemon is fantastic when combined with asparagus. ...
• Dill. ...
• Tarragon. ...
• Tips for Harvesting Asparagus.

How do you trim asparagus?

The best way to trim asparagus is also the most obvious way: with a chef's knife and cutting board. Line up all of the spears in a row and slice off the ends all at once. You should cut right where the stalks turn from white into green.

What is the healthiest way to eat asparagus?

Try adding shredded, raw asparagus to pasta dishes and salads. Alternatively, enjoy the spears lightly steamed or sautéed in a frittata, or as a stand-alone side dish. Asparagus is a nutritious choice, regardless of whether it's cooked or raw. Try eating a combination of the two for maximum health benefits.

Is asparagus good for your liver?

And, thanks to its ability to break down toxins in the liver, asparagus even works as an excellent hangover remedy, reducing alcohol toxicity by increasing liver enzymes and encouraging healthy liver function.

What's the benefits of eating asparagus?

This giant veggie is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables -- high in folic acid and a good source of potassium, fiber, thiamin, and vitamins A, B6, and C. A 5-ounce serving provides 60% of the RDA for folic acid and is low in calories.

Can I freeze raw asparagus?

Yes, you can. Consider preserving this nutrient-dense vegetable. It's not difficult, and freezing asparagus keeps that one-of-a-kind flavor in season and on your table no matter the market price. On the flip side, frozen spears pack all the flavor you know and love.

Do you eat the top of asparagus?

You can eat the whole spear except for the woody stem towards the bottom. Hold the asparagus spear on each end firmly. Gently bend the asparagus so that it bows out away from you. ... Discard that part and eat the top part with the head on it.

What are the 4 basic types of seasoning ingredients?

There are four basic types of seasoning ingredients: • Salt . Pepper • Sugar and light-flavored sweeteners • Acids When you season a food, you add just enough of one or more of these ingredients to change the food's basic taste, but not enough to add a whole new taste. Salt Salt is an important seasoning.

How do you know when asparagus is done?

Cover and cook until the asparagus begins to steam, shaking the skillet occasionally to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, 5–10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

What herb or spice goes with asparagus?

Arrange asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir in the parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the asparagus and move the stalks around to ensure that each is coated.