White Asparagus Jar Recipe

This simple side dish of White Asparagus with Butter Vinaigrette celebrates a delicate vegetable that is only available for just 3 months in a year. Get the recipe below.

White asparagus is unique for two reasons: (1) it’s pale yellow, almost white flesh; and (2) it’s delicate flavour. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a different variety of asparagus but it’s actually just green asparagus that has been kept from turning green!

To keep it from turning green farmers cover the asparagus with mulch before it sprouts from the ground. This keeps out the light, turning off photosynthesis, and the result is a milder tasting vegetable that is paler in colour. It’s a similar principle to forced rhubarb that is also grown in dark conditions.

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In Germany (and Austria) they adore white asparagus and celebrate the short season by eating tons of the stuff. They even have festivals dedicated to the vegetable, which they call spargel. And, these festivals include events like the fastest spargel peeler contests!

Lower Saxony and Baden-Wurttemberg are two of the most famous white asparagus growing regions in Germany but we grow it here in the UK too!

If you prefer to go by dates than the colour of cherries, you will begin to find white asparagus at farmers markets from mid-April, up until the end of June 24th. The season is said to finish precisely on the 24th of June which is St. John’s day.

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During these 3 short months, Germans consume approximately 70, 000 tons!!! It’s about time the rest of us caught up and ate our fair share!

White asparagus isn’t all that common in UK supermarkets but some do sell it. Good farmers markets may also sell it. If in doubt, Farmdrop usually has some for sale late Spring.

Preparing white asparagus starts by removing any woody stems. You can do this by bending and snapping them at the natural break point or cutting an inch or so off of the bottom. Because of the way that it is grown, white asparagus has a thicker skin than green asparagus. This means that it also needs peeling before cooking, otherwise it can be a little tough and stringy to eat.

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Once woody stems and tough outer skins have been removed, the asparagus can be cooked. Popular methods include steaming, roasting and grilling. It’s also not uncommon to find it pickled in jars to make it last longer.

The most traditional way of cooking white asparagus is in water, butter, lemon juice and salt. The butter is melted and mixed with the water, lemon and salt and then brought to a simmer, gently cooking the asparagus. I’ve added my own spin on this traditional cooking method in this recipe for White Asparagus with Butter Vinaigrette.

How long you cook the asparagus will depend on how thick the spears are. It could take anywhere from 10-15 minutes. The asparagus photographed took just under 20 minutes before it was nice and tender.

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This simple side dish of White Asparagus with Butter Vinaigrette celebrates a delicate vegetable that is only available for just 3 months in a year.

Calories: 183.02 kcal Carbohydrates: 6.03 g Protein: 3.25 g Fat: 17.25 g Saturated Fat: 3.57 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5 g Monounsaturated Fat: 8.37 g Sodium: 246.01 mg Potassium: 299.31 mg Fiber: 2.9 g Sugar: 2.6 g Vitamin A: 2036.25 IU Vitamin C: 15.36 mg Calcium: 44.89 mg Iron: 3.02 mg

This recipe works really well with plant-based butter. My favourite is Flora but I’ve made this with a range of brands and all work well.

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This is the first white asparagus recipe to feature on the blog, but why not try one of these other recipes that is made using asparagus.

If you enjoy eating seasonally as much as I do, check out my seasonal archives. Simply select spring, summer, autumn or winter to find recipes that are made with the best produce available during those months.Flavorful and tender, this roasted white asparagus is a delicious Spring vegetable side dish. Seasoned with lemon and parmesan and easy to make.

Seasoned with lemon and parmesan, this roasted white asparagus recipe is a light, fresh and tasty vegetable side dish. Quick to prep and simple to cook, this seasonal side is wonderfully flavorful and sits perfectly with all of your favorite main meals.

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I cannot resist grabbing a bunch of asparagus most weeks when it is in season, and white asparagus might just be my favorite variety. Slightly sweeter with a milder taste, if you see some in the stores be sure to grab it!

This roasted white asparagus recipe is seasoned with lemon and parmesan for a fresh and zingy bite, and it takes just minutes to prep. Simple, delicious and super versatile, this is the veggie side dish you need this spring and summer!

This roasted white asparagus recipe is easy to adapt to make dairy-free and vegan – simply omit the parmesan. For a vegetarian side dish, use a rennet free hard cheese. If you like, you can mix up the seasonings, try adding a little garlic or onion powder. You can also make this recipe with green asparagus.

White Asparagus Recipe With Hollandaise Sauce (weisser Spargel)

White asparagus is grown underground, where as green is grown above the ground, the lack of sunlight stops the asparagus from turning green. Green asparagus has a grassy flavor, but white is more delicate and a little sweeter. White also tends to be thicker, so takes a little longer to cook.

Asparagus starts appearing in stores from February and is usually available into the summer, but the peak months are in April and May.

The asparagus spears are simple to prep. Because they are quite thick, it’s best to use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin as this can be quite tough and stringy to eat, and if the ends are woody, you can trim these off too, just like green asparagus.

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This roasted white asparagus recipe is super versatile. Due to it’s more delicate flavor, it’s great to serve with chicken and fish, but definitely won’t be out of place if served with steak. Try it with some of these favorite main dishes:

The asparagus is best served as soon as it is cooked for the best texture and flavor. Leftovers will keep for a day or two in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven at 360F for 5 minutes to warm them through.

This easy roasted white asparagus recipe is an easy way to mix up your usual veggie dishes. Perfectly simple, fresh and zingy, it’s the perfect side for the warmer weather.

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Calories: 47 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 13 mg | Potassium: 110 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 280 IU | Vitamin C: 16 mg | Calcium: 19 mg | Iron: 1 mg