How to cook Asparagus (Easy Recipe + Video)

This is a simple basic recipe on how to cook asparagus easily. At the top of the post are many helpful tips & tricks, delicious recipes and lots of info about asparagus - From buying and storing to preparation and using leftovers! It's worth reading! 🙂

📝 Ingredients

• 17.6 oz asparagus
• 1/2 tsp salt (per 1 liter of water)
• 1/2 tsp sugar (per 1 liter of water)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- *Note: Check out the video tutorial + step-by-step pictures above! ---
2. 2In a large pot, bring water, salt and sugar to a boil.
3. 3In the meantime, peel the asparagus and cut off the woody ends. (You can save the peels and use them as suggested here).
4. 4When the water boils, add the asparagus. Then immediately reduce the heat, put a lid on the pot and let the asparagus simmer for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the type of asparagus and the thickness of the asparagus spears (see How long does asparagus need to cook?).
5. 5Then remove from the water, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with vegan hollandaise sauce and any side dishes. Enjoy your meal!