🌱💚 Fresh Asparagus – Tender, Crisp & Full of Flavour

Our Fresh Asparagus is tender, vibrant and packed with delicious fresh flavour. Its crisp green spears have a delicate, slightly sweet taste that becomes wonderfully rich when cooked.

Asparagus is incredibly versatile. Roast it, grill it, steam it or quickly sauté it with butter and garlic. It also works beautifully with eggs, pasta, salads and fish.

Best of all, asparagus needs very little preparation and cooks in minutes.

Fresh green spears. Delicate flavour. Simple cooking. Absolutely delicious. 🌱✨

💫 Fresh Asparagus Taste Profile

Fresh 🌿 | Tender 💚 | Slightly sweet ✨ | Earthy 🌱 | Delicate 🍽️

Fresh asparagus has a clean, distinctive flavour. Cooking brings out its natural sweetness while keeping a satisfying bite.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Fresh Asparagus

• 🌱 Fresh, tender green spears
• 💚 Delicate and naturally delicious
• ⏱️ Quick and easy to prepare
• 🔥 Fantastic roasted or grilled
• 🧈 Delicious with butter and garlic
• 🍋 Pairs beautifully with fresh lemon
• 🍳 Perfect alongside eggs
• 🥗 Excellent in warm salads
• 🍝 Delicious added to pasta
• 💪 Naturally provides useful vitamins and minerals

💚 Asparagus Nutrition & Benefits

Fresh Asparagus is a nutritious green vegetable and a great addition to a varied diet.

It naturally provides folate and also contains vitamin K and vitamin C. In addition, asparagus provides dietary fibre.

Asparagus is naturally low in fat. Therefore, it’s an easy way to add more green vegetables to everyday meals.

Serve it alongside your favourite main meal or make the asparagus the star of the plate.

🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Asparagus

Fresh asparagus requires very little preparation.

1. Rinse the spears under cold water.
2. Pat them dry.
3. Hold each spear towards the bottom.
4. Bend gently until the woody end snaps away.
5. Alternatively, trim the bottom couple of centimetres with a knife.
6. Leave the spears whole or cut them into smaller pieces.
7. Cook using your preferred method.

🌱 Fruit Bowl Tip

Don’t overcook your asparagus.

It tastes fantastic when tender but still has a little bite.

A squeeze of lemon and a small amount of butter or olive oil may be all you need. 🍋🧈

🍽️ How to Enjoy Fresh Asparagus

• 🔥 Roast with olive oil and black pepper
• 🧄 Sauté with butter and garlic
• 🍋 Finish with fresh lemon juice
• 🍳 Serve alongside poached or fried eggs
• 🥚 Add to omelettes and frittatas
• 🍝 Toss through creamy pasta
• 🥗 Add to warm spring salads
• 🐟 Serve alongside salmon or other fish
• 🧀 Finish with grated parmesan
• 🥓 Wrap in prosciutto for a simple starter
• 🔥 Grill on the barbecue
• 🌿 Serve with fresh herbs and vinaigrette

🔥🌱 Garlic & Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Quick, simple and packed with flavour.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2–3

• 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus 🌱
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 🧄
• 25g parmesan, finely grated 🧀
• Black pepper
• Small pinch of salt
• ½ lemon 🍋

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus.
3. Place the spears on a baking tray.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Add the chopped garlic.
6. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
7. Toss everything together.
8. Roast for around 10–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.
9. Sprinkle over the parmesan.
10. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

✨ Tender asparagus, golden parmesan and fresh lemon make a fantastic combination.

🍳🌱 Asparagus & Poached Eggs on Toast

A simple breakfast, brunch or light lunch.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2

• 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus
• 4 eggs 🥚
• 2 large slices sourdough bread 🍞
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• ½ lemon 🍋
• Black pepper
• Chilli flakes – optional 🌶️
• Parmesan – optional 🧀

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Trim the asparagus.
2. Heat the olive oil or butter in a frying pan.
3. Cook the asparagus for 5–7 minutes until tender.
4. Meanwhile, toast the sourdough.
5. Poach the eggs to your liking.
6. Divide the asparagus between the toast.
7. Place the poached eggs on top.
8. Add black pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
9. Finish with chilli flakes or parmesan if desired.

✨ Runny eggs and tender asparagus make this a brilliant brunch combination.

🍝💚 Creamy Asparagus & Lemon Pasta

Fresh, creamy and perfect for an easy evening meal.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2

• 200g pasta 🍝
• 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 🧄
• 100ml single cream
• 30g parmesan, grated 🧀
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley – optional 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
2. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.
3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
4. Add the asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
6. Pour in the cream.
7. Stir through the parmesan and lemon zest.
8. Add the cooked pasta.
9. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
10. Toss everything together.
11. Finish with lemon juice and black pepper.
12. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

✨ Creamy, fresh and wonderfully simple.

❓ Fresh Asparagus FAQs

What does fresh asparagus taste like?

Asparagus has a distinctive fresh, green flavour with mild earthy and slightly sweet notes.

How do you prepare asparagus?

Wash the spears and remove the woody ends. You can snap the ends naturally or trim them with a knife.

How long does asparagus take to cook?

Cooking time depends on the thickness of the spears. Asparagus generally only needs a few minutes when steaming or sautéing and slightly longer when roasting.

Can you eat asparagus raw?

Yes. Fresh, tender asparagus can be eaten raw. Try shaving thin strips into salads with a vegetable peeler.

What goes well with asparagus?

Asparagus pairs particularly well with lemon, garlic, butter, olive oil, parmesan, eggs, salmon, prosciutto and fresh herbs.

Can you roast asparagus?

Absolutely. Toss the spears with a little olive oil and roast until tender with lightly caramelised edges.

How should I store fresh asparagus?

Keep asparagus refrigerated. For best quality, use it while the spears are fresh and firm.

Can I freeze asparagus?

Yes. Asparagus can be frozen, although blanching it briefly before freezing usually gives better results.