How to Blanch Asparagus

Here’s how to blanch asparagus perfectly to enjoy in salads, pasta, or all by itself. It's an easy technique to learn whether you want to meal prep, make a veggie tray, or freeze asparagus for later.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 6 min⏳ Prep: 2 min🔥 Cook: 4 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●saucepan
●bowl

📝 Preparation Steps

To blanch the asparagus:

Fill a large bowl with water and ice. In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring 1 inch water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil. Add asparagus, cover, and boil until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes.

Immediately remove from boiling water and plunge into ice bath to stop the cooking. When completely cool, drain well and pat dry.

Nutrition Facts

calories

45 kcal

fat Content

1 g

serving Size

1 cup

fiber Content

5 g

sugar Content

4 g

sodium Content

1749 mg

protein Content

5 g

carbohydrate Content

9 g

saturated Fat Content

1 g

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