Learn how to trim asparagus with these handy step-by-step photos.

Asparagus spears come in all kinds of colors and sizes.

From green asparagus towhite asparagus, spears of the tender vegetable can range from thick to thin.

Asparagus and a knifee on a wood cutting board

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Read on to learn how to trim asparagus spears.

How to Cut Asparagus

1.

Line up asparagus spears flat on a cutting board.

Close up of hands cutting the ends off asparagus

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Using a knife, cut off the woody, fibrous bottom of the stalk.

Alternatively, asparagus will naturally bend at the spot that should be removed.

you could snap it off.

a close up on hands snapping the end off an asparagus stalk

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If desired, trim asparagus into smaller, bite-size pieces.

when you obtain your asparagus trimmed, recipes likeGarlic-Parmesan Asparagusmake for a tasty side dish.

However you eat it, learnhow to cook asparagushere.

a close up of a woman cutting asparagus into bite sized pieces

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