4 easy ways to
cook asparagus

In a salad or as a side, asparagus is a deliciously versatile vegetable.

Here are a few tips for cooking them to perfection!

Before cooking asparagus: thoroughly rinse the spears and snap off their stems to remove their bitter taste. The asparagus will naturally break off in the right spot.

Oven-baked asparagus for special occasions

This is a very simple way of cooking asparagus that will help you plan your weeknight meals. Heat the oven to 350°F and spread the asparagus out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season to your liking with garlic salt, paprika, or even cumin. Then bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they have softened to your liking.

The perfect seasoning for a test run: try asparagus with cheddar or mozzarella, garlic, and a splash of olive oil.

Pan-fried asparagus for busy weeknights

A quick, easy way to get tasty asparagus. Simply heat a bit of olive oil or butter in a pan on medium high and cook the asparagus for about 10 minutes or until they have softened. This is also a great way to test your seasoning because you can add it as the vegetables cook.

The perfect seasoning for a test run: sauté the asparagus in a pan with butter, a bit of maple syrup, a splash of olive oil, and walnuts.

BBQ asparagus for summer nights

Whether en papillote with other vegetables or directly on the grill, asparagus are simply delicious when cooked on the BBQ. Start by mixing your asparagus with the seasoning of your choice and a bit of olive oil in a bowl. Then heat your barbecue on high and grill the asparagus for 2 to 4 minutes while regularly flipping. To prevent them from falling through the grates, you can also use a grill pan. Serve with a nice cut of meat such as a pork tenderloin or steak and you're sure to enjoy a quick, easy, and delicious meal!

The perfect seasoning for a test run: in a bowl, combine the asparagus with melted butter, a splash of olive oil, shredded parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Steamed asparagus for a healthy meal

Steaming vegetables allows them to preserve their vitamins. When it comes to asparagus, simply add a bit of water in a small pot and place them in a vegetable steamer over the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes. The steamed asparagus are perfect for salads because their neutral flavour can be paired with a variety of different ingredients! You can also try this cooking method for all sorts of vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.

The perfect seasoning: Seasoning the cooked asparagus with salt and pepper is all you need to do before adding them to the salad of your choice! Steamed asparagus are also delicious rolled in ham and served with savoury crepes.

Always more savings

When planning your lunches or dinners, asparagus are the perfect vegetable to put in your shopping cart. Keep an eye out for flyer deals for even more savings. You can also freeze Quebec asparagus: simply snap off their stem and blanch them by submerging them in boiling water for a minute. Once cooled, place them in freezer bags and you'll have asparagus all year long!

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