White Asparagus Recipe

white asparagus with boiled potatoes and ham
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White Asparagus

Popular in Germany in the spring, white asparagus has a very delicate flavor and this recipe really enhances its taste
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds white asparagus
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
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Instructions

  • Peel the asparagus with a vegetable peeler.
  • In a large pot, bring about 1 quart of water to a boil.
  • Add the butter, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and the asparagus.
  • Cook the asparagus for 15 mins. The asparagus should feel soft when poked with a knife. If not, cook for another 5 mins.
  • Remove the asparagus from the pot and transfer to a separate plate or serving tray.

Notes

  • white asparagus is most delicious with melted butter that you add some breadcrumbs to
  • serve with boiled and peeled potatoes and ham

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg
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