The BEST White Asparagus Recipe

Looking for a simple recipe for preparing your beautiful white asparagus? Look no further. This is hands down the best white asparagus recipe!

It’s simple, delicious, versatile, and really allows the natural flavors of the white asparagus to shine. Plus, this easy sheet pan asparagus dish only takes 20 minutes.

If you love asparagus as much as I do and want to try other varieties as well, check out this Fork-Tender Purple Asparagus next!

As a busy mom who loves a variety of different foods and flavors, I love cooking with ingredients that stand out on their own, requiring little to bring out their natural flavors and bring bold taste to your palate!

Having a simple side dish like this in my arsenal that requires less than 5 ingredients, just 20 minutes, and only a sheet pan to make feels like a superpower!

White Asparagus Recipe Ingredients

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This recipe was designed to teach you how to roast white asparagus very simply, but I also wanted to provide some flavor-boosting options to help inspire you to make it your own!

Here are some of my favorite add-ons to elevate the roasted white asparagus:

• Garlic or garlic powder.
• Shallots or onion powder.
• Crushed red pepper flakes.
• Lemon juice.
• Parmesan cheese.
• Butter or flavored butter like this Pesto Butter.

White Asparagus Vs Green Asparagus

While white asparagus tastes very similar to green asparagus, it is slightly sweeter and milder. It has the same distinct texture as green and purple asparagus.

White asparagus is special because it is grown in the absence of daylight. It appears white because it lacks chlorophyll, which is what makes most asparagus green.

White Asparagus Tips and Tricks

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How to Store White Asparagus

Once you find your asparagus and bring it home, you can keep it fresh for up to 7 days if you store it correctly.

Place the asparagus in a glass jar, with tips facing up and fill the jar with about 2-3 inches of water so that the ends are fully submerged.

Then, place a reusable storage bag on top and store the whole jar, covered, in your refrigerator. This keep-fresh technique also works with green and purple asparagus!

How to Prep Asparagus

Before cooking your asparagus, clean it. You can do so by rinsing or soaking it in water. Since the tips of the asparagus has little nooks and crannies, soaking it is the best way to ensure you get any dirt or grit out.

All kinds of asparagus are notorious for having tough-to-chew “woody” ends. You’ll definitely want to break those ends off before roasting it.

Still, don’t throw out those asparagus ends! You can easily compost them or save them in the freezer along with other veggie scraps to make your own vegetable broth.

The easiest way to remove those tough ends is simply to snap them right off. Hold a handful of asparagus in two clean hands and break them into two pieces. The asparagus will naturally snap right at the point where the ends start to get tough.

How to Make Roasted White Asparagus

Add the prepped asparagus to a small or medium baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. For less clean up, you can line your baking tray with aluminum foil.

Then, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil on top, followed by the salt and pepper.

If you are adding any optional flavor boosters, add them now, too!

 Use clean hands to toss the asparagus in the oil, salt, and pepper to ensure they are all evenly coated.

If you’re not a fan of getting your hands dirty, you can instead use tongs or two large forks to toss it all together.

Then, spread the vegetables out once again in a single layer. Make sure the asparagus are not stacked on top of one another.

Now all that’s left to do is roast it! Of all the different kinds of asparagus, white asparagus needs the most roasting time, followed by green asparagus, and then purple asparagus.

While green asparagus generally takes about 18-20 minutes to roast at 425°F, white asparagus will take about 20-22 minutes. Purple asparagus usually takes only 8-10 minutes.

Make sure your oven is preheated before adding your baking sheet and always place it on the top rack.

How to Serve White Asparagus

White asparagus has a mild taste and a nice crisp texture, making it an extremely versatile side dish.

My favorite dishes to serve it with are this Blackened Cod and Roasted Honey Gold Potatoes.

It’s also a delicious base for sauces like this Shallot Cream Sauce and Mushroom Gravy.

You can serve white asparagus any way you would typically serve green asparagus.

How to Store White Asparagus

Once roasted, white asparagus will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to a year.

To reheat, bring your oven up to 350°F and roast the asparagus again as is (no need to add any extra oil or seasonings) for about 8-10 minutes until heated thoroughly. If they are frozen, they will likely need an additional 5-8 minutes.