Discover how to cook white asparagus.
And find out how this popular vegetable is grown to maintain its white color.
But what do you know about white asparagus?
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But that doesnt mean its not a popular vegetable.
And read on to find out the best ways to cook this universally popular vegetable.
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What Is Special About White Asparagus?
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White asparagus looks like a colorless version of green asparagus.
The difference is in the way that theyre grown and harvested.
What Does White Asparagus Taste Like?
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Its the vegetables unique sweetness and tenderness that drives its worldwide popularity.
Why Is White Asparagus So Expensive?
White asparagus packaged in cans or jars is readily available from most grocery stores or online retailers.
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Use a vegetable peeler to remove the fibrous skin from just below the flower heads.
Choose from any of ourtest kitchens easy methods(outlined below) to cook white asparagus to perfection.
Sprinkling it with parmesan cheese makes it an irresistibleroasted vegetable dish.
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Heres how to cook white asparagus in the oven so it gets tender.
How to Cook White Asparagus in the Microwave
This is the easiestand quickestmethod for preparing asparagus.
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