Why is my asparagus mushy?

Asparagus will get mushy when it's overcooked or when too much oil has been added to the asparagus.

Why is my asparagus stringy?

The outer peel (skin) makes asparagus stringy. To avoid this, try peeling a thin layer from asparagus spears using a vegetable peeler.

How do I know when it's perfectly cooked?

Asparagus should be tender but not mushy. Try poking the tip of knife into the spear; it should go in easily with a little bit of resistance.

What is the best time of year for asparagus?

Depending on where you live, asparagus season stretches from February to June. In many climates, asparagus is thought of as a spring vegetable. However, it's possible to buy asparagus year-round in grocery stores because it's grown in hothouses.

What is white asparagus?

White asparagus is grown underground to prevent it from turning green. Without sunlight, there is no photosynthesis or development of chlorophyll, which turns the spears green. White asparagus can be cooked the same way as green.

Can I use the convection setting on my oven to cook it?

Cooking asparagus in a convection oven makes the spears slightly more browned and the tips slightly crispier than if cooked in a regular oven. Overall, the difference isn't all that noticeable.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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There are many ways to cook asparagus, but the most flavorful method is roasting in the oven. It's tender and crispy, with a rich roasted flavor.

This is a simple, flavor recipe for oven roasted asparagus. If you'd like to add more seasonings, there are many great ideas in the blog section above " What to Season Asparagus With."

Roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy side dish that is a perfect addition to any meal. Try it with grilled Mediterranean chicken , pan-seared shrimp, or baked panko cod.

Author: Jenny
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1x
Category: side dishes
Method: roasting
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 pound of asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Light sprinkle of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
Light sprinkle of black pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Heat oven to 425F
Put the asparagus on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Use your hands to gently toss the asparagus really well, so that each spear is coasted in oil. Make sure the tips are coated! You can add more oil if you want, but don't add too much or the asparagus will get limp and oily as it cooks.
Season with garlic powder and salt.
Spread the spears out so there is a little bit of space between each one. This helps the spears get crispier.
Roast for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the spears. Shake the pan once while roasting, to move the spears around.
Skinny spears take less time to cook and fat spears might even take up to 15 minutes. You know asparagus is perfectly roasted when it's lightly browned, slightly crispy at the tips and has a tender but not mushy texture when pierced with the tip of a knife.

Notes

To trim asparagus, you can use one of two methods: snapping the bottom off with your hands or cutting the bottom off with a knife. Snapping off the bottom of the spears is easy and fast, because the spears have a natural breaking point. If using a knife, cut off the bottom 1 to 2 inches.

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