HEALTHY BLANCHED ASPARAGUS

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Blanching asparagus is a very simple process that creates a healthy and delicious side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pound jumbo asparagus, trimmed
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and return water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus in boiling water and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer asparagus to ice-water bath until cool; drain.

Mathew Mapex
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy side dish.


urfav
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I like to add a little bit of lemon juice to the blanching water. It gives the asparagus a nice bright flavor.


GEOFREY Ssemaganda
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Marvin king
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I've tried other blanched asparagus recipes, but this one is by far the best. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly.


Yohan Tharuka
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.


Muluken Muluken
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mikayla Pearson
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The asparagus was so tender and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Michael Ani
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This recipe is a great way to cook asparagus. It's simple and easy to follow, and the asparagus turns out perfectly.


Tanvir
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The asparagus is always tender and flavorful.


SAMUEL KIBUUKA
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This was my first time blanching asparagus and it was a success! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and it was a great addition to my salad.


CHRIST MILITIALS TV
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I love this recipe! The asparagus is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with a lemon-butter sauce or a vinaigrette dressing.


Jennie BTS
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This blanched asparagus recipe was a hit! The asparagus turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.