How to Use asparagus in a Sentence

asparagus

noun

• The best asparaguses are said to melt at the touch of the tongue.
  — Washington Post, 8 June 2018
• 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
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the sea asparagus.
  — Michael Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2019
• Trim the hard ends from the asparagus and get a bowl of ice water ready.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
• Remove the ends of the asparagus and slice the spears into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 5 Mar. 2018
• Trim the ends and cut through the rest of the stalk with a few quick strokes to slice all of your asparagus in seconds.
  — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2017
• Simply trim the ends of the asparagus, season, and pop the crispy green veggie in the oven.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
• Serve it with a fresh side, like sautéed asparagus or green beans, and a good glass of wine.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
• Stir in the asparagus, chives and sun flower seeds and mix well.
  — Linda Giuca and Christopher Prosperi, courant.com, 5 June 2017
• 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
• Kale, green beans, asparagus ... cut it up and throw it all in there.
  — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2019
• To serve: arrange the asparagus and potatoes side by side in the center of the plate.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2018
• 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
• Place the asparagus in ice water to shock for about one minute.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 2 Jan. 2018
• Add veggies like asparagus and broccoli to the sheet, and they'll be done at the same time.
  — Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2018
• Best of the bunch is the asparagus with brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
  — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 June 2017
• In the other pot add the asparagus to the boiling water.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2023
• These shoots are often compared to water chestnuts and asparagus for their earthy taste and crunchy texture when cooked.
  — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
• But different types of asparagus can yield very different results.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
• Another option is to swap out that rice for asparagus, which costs only $1 more.
  — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
• Recent favorites include pork with roasted veggies, flank steak with asparagus, and shrimp pasta.
  — Self Staff, SELF, 9 Jan. 2026
• Lean and tender steaks crown a bright, lemony salad made with asparagus, peas and couscous.
  — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026