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How To Cook Frozen Asparagus

Learn 5 methods for cooking frozen asparagus in less than 20 minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 39kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces (156g) frozen asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • garlic salt to taste

Instructions

Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
  • Toss the asparagus with butter or olive oil and garlic salt. Lay the frozen vegetables on a baking tray in a single layer. Feel free to add lemon wedges.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached.

Skillet

  • Place frozen vegetables in a large skillet with a lid.
  • Add the butter or oil and garlic salt and toss to coat the vegetables.
  • Cover with a lid and saute on medium heat and stir occasionally.
  • Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the asparagus is as tender as you like.

Steamed

  • Pour about 2 inches (5 cm) of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Toss the frozen asparagus with oil or butter and garlic salt until well coated.
  • Place the frozen vegetables into a steamer basket (or colander) and place it in the saucepan over the boiling water.
  • Cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until the asparagus is soft.
  • Remove with tongs and serve.

Boiled

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and season with garlic salt (add more to taste).
  • Add the veggies, bring back to boil, and boil for 3-5 minutes or until the asparagus has reached desired tenderness.
  • Drain and serve.

Air Fryer

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
  • Mix frozen asparagus with the olive oil and garlic salt.
  • Add to air fryer basket and air fry for about 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

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Notes

  • Do not thaw before cooking.
  • Toss the frozen asparagus with the oil and seasoning to coat the spears well. 
  • If your spears of frozen asparagus are stuck together in one big clump, run them under cold water just long enough to separate them.
  • If you have leftover fresh, raw asparagus, lay the spears on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them for 1-2 hours before transferring them to an airtight container. 
  • Want crispy asparagus? The best method for crispy asparagus will be to oven roast, skillet cook, or air fry.
  • When air frying, there will be liquid in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Use tongs to remove the asparagus rather than dumping it onto a plate.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg