Roasted asparagus in fridge? How long?

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Emily3907
Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
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I like to add roasted asparagus to pasta, eggs, etc. I bought a bunch yesterday and was thinking about roasting a bunch for different meals this week.

Just curious how long you think it would keep in the fridge? I have never roasted, put in the fridge and then used it. I have always just cooked as much as needed for what I am making. But, I would love to save the time and energy and just cook it all at once.

Thanks!

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    I have a 72 hour rule for any leftovers of any kind.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    This may be helpful: http://shelflifeadvice.com/content/how-long-can-i-keep-refrigerated-leftovers

    According to that website, probably 3-4 days. I have eaten roasted vegetables that are up to a week old without a problem (not that I'd recommend it just because I survived), but I did notice the decline in quality after a couple of days. Asparagus is so special (to me anyway) that I prefer to just roast what I need for a day or two.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
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    Thanks!!

    I will probably play it safe and just make enough to stick to @cwolfman13 72 hour rule. That seems reasonable. :)
  • dfwesq
    dfwesq Posts: 592 Member
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    According to this, 3-5 days is fine, if you store it properly.
    http://www.stilltasty.com/Fooditems/index/16422

    You can freeze it if it's going to be a while, and it will keep for a long time. But you'd want to reduce the cooking time. Here are instructions for grilled asparagus that you intend to freeze.
    http://puregracefarms.com/spring-in-the-freezer/how-to-freeze-grilled-asparagus/
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,978 Member
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    Longer than you think.

    Heck, I keep raw veggies - - like carrots, celery and onions - - in my frig for a month or more.

    Asparagus is more delicate and usually won't keep for longer than a week but roasted asparagus is already cooked and a week should be no problem.
  • elizabethmcopeland
    elizabethmcopeland Posts: 167 Member
    edited June 2017
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    I love roasted veggies. My only problem with asparagus would be how it *reheats*...typically I can't get it crispy again, it's just kinda soggy and falls apart. I find myself leaning toward roasting broccoli, it keeps a little better. OR parboiling/something before putting in fridge and then tossing in the toaster oven to get that roastiness. :)
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
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    5-7 days
    Of course, asparagus lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly.

    Here is a database that lists how long food will last in the refrigerator.

    https://www.eatbydate.com/vegetables/fresh-vegetables/asparagus/
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    edited June 2017
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    elizabethmcopeland wrote: »
    I love roasted veggies. My only problem with asparagus would be how it *reheats*...typically I can't get it crispy again, it's just kinda soggy and falls apart. I find myself leaning toward roasting broccoli, it keeps a little better. OR parboiling/something before putting in fridge and then tossing in the toaster oven to get that roastiness. :)

    This is what I have found. I roasted some on Monday evening and just had some for lunch, it tasted okay enough, but I think I will just roast what I need in the future. It is so much better right after being roasted. I will just use the remainder in a frittata.

    ETA - I have kept raw asparagus in my fridge for up to 10 days. I just trim the ends when I purchase it, pop the stalks in a ball jar, fill with water and store in the fridge.

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