The asparagus cream in jar cooking is a recipe that allows you to cook vegetables in a jar in the microwave and then preserve them, vacuum-sealed for 15 days. Those familiar with jar cooking and who have read the instructions know that this technique enhances flavors, retains the nutritional value of vegetables, and reduces waste in the kitchen. Today I offer you the asparagus cream in jar cooking recipe in a renewed, improved version. The first time I published it was in April 2017, I mistakenly called it asparagus cream in jar cooking, since then much has changed, and jar cooking has evolved, just like me. I hope you find it helpful.
Now, ready, jars, and off to make the best asparagus cream ever!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 257.36 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.27 (g) of which sugars 4.28 (g)
- Proteins 5.78 (g)
- Fat 14.81 (g) of which saturated 2.09 (g)of which unsaturated 0.17 (g)
- Fibers 5.50 (g)
- Sodium 213.09 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 360 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for making asparagus cream in a jar
- 8.1 oz asparagus (net weight)
- 2 potatoes (medium (8.1 oz net weight))
- 2.1 oz leek
- 1 bouillon cube (vegetable)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt (Optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 0.85 cup water
What you need for jar cooking
You can purchase suitable jars for jar cooking at a discount on the Decorazioni Dolci website, with discount code WECK10.
- 1 Microwave oven
- 1 Jar 1-liter with thin seal
- 1 Immersion blender
How to make asparagus cream in a jar
Peel and wash the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and distribute them in the jar. Wash the asparagus, cut them into even pieces, and add them to the potatoes. Slice the leek, wash it, and add it to the rest of the vegetables. Add the bouillon cube, oil, and pour the water over.
Clean the rim of the jar, close and clamp. Place the jar in the microwave and start cooking for 12 minutes at your tested power (I use 600 watts). At the end of cooking, let the closed jar rest for at least* 30 minutes. This will complete the cooking of the asparagus cream, and a vacuum will form in the jar.
To open the vacuum-sealed jar and enjoy the asparagus cream in jar cooking, simply remove the clamps, place the jar in the microwave, and start at your power for about 6 minutes (opening times for the 1-liter jar), or until the vegetables are hot and the steam gently opens the jar. Insert the immersion blender into the jar and reduce everything to cream. Serve your asparagus cream and bon appétit!
Tips for jar-cooked vegetable cream
The asparagus cream in vacuum jar cooking can be stored vacuum-sealed for 15 days. If you prefer, you can divide the ingredients into 2 500 ml jars, also adjusting the cooking times.
*The 30-minute rest time is recommended, but if you can, wait even 2 hours. The vegetables will slowly cook at a low temperature, and the asparagus cream will become creamier and tastier.
