How to Use asparagus in a Sentence

asparagus

noun
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  • Let the soup sit in the pot to melt the cheese and lightly cook the asparagus, about 1 minute.
    — Ronna Welsh, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • Add some chopped asparagus and a pinch of salt to the hot pan.
    — Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • And in the spring, asparagus is on our menu three times a week or more.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Snap off the stalk ends of the asparagus and discard them.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Simply trim the ends of the asparagus, season, and pop the crispy green veggie in the oven.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, then neatly trim the base with a paring knife.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
  • The asparagus should be dullgreen and tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
    — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Spread the asparagus and the scallions in a single layer on the grill.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
  • Don’t miss the chicken with foie gras and Château Chalon with morels and asparagus.
    — Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023
  • While the steak rests, raw asparagus can be stir-fried in the savory pan juices.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • The green tea has a toastiness with notes of asparagus.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 12 June 2020
  • There's one that's asparagus and bok choi all on one pan that's so good.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2021
  • In the other pot add the asparagus to the boiling water.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Add fresh asparagus to the grill and top the stalks with melted butter and fresh dill.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Sweet asparagus and spring onions go so well with the woodsy flavor of morels.
    — Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Stir in the artichoke hearts, then scatter the asparagus over the top.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Spring is one of the best times to make a risotto as fresh asparagus and green peas hit the market.
    — Fred Thompson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The fruit and vegetable season starts with asparagus in the spring and wraps up with apples in the fall.
    — Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Over each sheet of asparagus, grate zest from half of lemon and toss to combine.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 11 Feb. 2021
  • At the market, asparagus is showing up, along with leafy young turnips and the first peas.
    — New York Times, 6 May 2022
  • Serve the steak slices sprinkled with salt and spritzed with lime, if using, and with the steamed asparagus.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • The lardons of bacon are smoky and add that richness the asparagus craves.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 May 2022
  • Discard the woody asparagus ends, or save them for stock.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The Pig’s Head sources much of its veg from there, from plump broad beans to purple-green asparagus.
    — Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024
  • Think about subbing spring peas for the edamame, or blanched and chopped asparagus for the broccoli slaw mix.
    — oregonlive, 22 June 2021
  • Add cheese to one half of the eggs and top that half with onion-mushroom-asparagus mixture.
    — cleveland, 2 June 2020
  • Drop in the asparagus and cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    — Star Tribune, 26 May 2021
  • Güngör knows where to find them, along with wild asparagus, orchids and thyme.
    — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Now there are fewer than 3,000 acres of asparagus left in the Golden State, according to the latest available data.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Prebiotics are a type of fiber found in foods such as garlic, onions, bananas, and asparagus that feed probiotics.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 26 Nov. 2024

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