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How to freeze asparagus

5 easy steps to freezing asparagus. I will go over the steps in how to best freeze asparagus.
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: can you freeze asparagus, Flash freeze asparagus, How to freeze asparagus, ways to freeze asparagus
Servings: 1
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Bob

Ingredients

  • .5 lb asparagus

Instructions

  • Wash asparagus using cold water.
  • Cut 1-2 inches off the bottom wooden ends.
  • Blanch asparagus by adding them to a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Strain the asparagus from the boiling water. Add them directly into an ice bath.
  • Pat them dry and lay them on a baking sheet with space in between each one and then place them into the freezer for 1-2 hours.
  • Once they are frozen you can put them into a bag and freeze them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1715IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 5mg