Cooking green asparagus is a must (and it’s delicious). There are several ways to cook green asparagus, such as boiling, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. Whatever you choose, we have cooking times and temperatures for you! Translation in French: asperge verte.

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How to cook green asparagus

How do I cook green asparagus?

What to pair green asparagus with?
Green asparagus can be eaten with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise. They can also be a side dish for a meal of pork roast, rack of lamb, roast beef, veal, chicken or poached eggs.

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Preparing green asparagus

Preparing green asparagus is quite easy as they are often quite thin.
Wash the asparagus. Cut or snap the woody end at the base of the stem.
If your green asparagus are on the thicker size, you can peel the bottom end of the stem (approximately from the base to halfway up).
Since green asparagus are thinner, they contain more fiber and take longer to cook than white asparagus.

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Cook green asparagus in pot

Cooking green asparagus in a pot. Green asparagus are usually quite thin (around ½ inch). Here’s what to do to boil green asparagus:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the green asparagus to the pot and let themcook for 12 to 15 minutes (for thin stalks) or until tender.
3. Drain the asparagus and serve!
If you want, you can melt a small amount of butter or oil in a frying pan and sauté the asparagus for a few minutes until they are lightly browned. It’s simply delicious!

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Steamed green asparagus

Cooking green asparagus in a steamer. Here are a few easy steps to steam green asparagus:
1. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water
2. Cook for 20 minutes until tender.

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Pressure cooker green asparagus

If you want to cook green asparagus with a pressure cooker, simply do this:
1. Put 1 inch of water at the bottom of your pressure cooker, place the steamer basket above the water with the fresh green asparagus.
2. When the pressure valve starts spinning or whistling (so you know the cooking temperature/pressure has been reached), cook for 6 minutes (thin green asparagus) or 8 minutes (large green asparagus).

Tip: Once the cooking is finished, reduce the pressure quickly by running your pressure cooker under running cold water before removing the valve: this keeps your asparagus very green.

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Roasted green asparagus

Cooking green asparagus in an oven. Roasting asparagus (cooking green asparagus in the oven) is a great way to prepare them. To roast asparagus,
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
You can also toss the asparagus with a little bit of oil and your favorite seasonings before roasting.

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Grilled green asparagus

Cooking green asparagus on a grill. Whether you own an electric grill or are ready to BBQ, grilling asparagus is a great idea! Simply spray the asparagus with a bit of olive oil and add seasoning before grilling.
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Place the asparagus on the grill grates and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.

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Cook green asparagus in pan

Cooking green asparagus in a pan. Pan frying or sautéing green asparagus is a very tasty way to cook them! To sauté green asparagus (cook green asparagus in a skillet):
1. Heat a little bit of oil or butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.

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Cook frozen green asparagus

Cooking frozen green asparagus. To boil frozen green asparagus (cook frozen green asparagus in water):
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the frozen green asparagus to the pot and let it cook for 3 minutes (depending on how thick the asparagus are)
3. Turn off the heat source and cover. As soon as the green asparagus are at the bottom of the container, remove them and drain them.

If you want, you can melt a small amount of butter or oil in a frying pan and sauté the asparagus for a few minutes until they are lightly browned. It’s simply delicious!

No matter which method you choose, green asparagus is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is sure to be a hit with everyone. Enjoy!

Green asparagus are native to the Mediterranean region. They are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C and antioxidants.