I have a soft spot for small kitchen utensils and appliances that make my life in the kitchen easier…I love the section of the store that displays walls and bins of little things to make meal prep a breeze. So when OXO sent me their new line of peelers to review, you can imagine I was more than excited to show you what a difference they can make! What I didn’t know, is how much I would LOVE their asparagus peeler! Read on to see how this magical little tool can make meal prep a breeze.
My family loves asparagus. We look forward to it every Spring. My son actually asks for it by name quite frequently! However, my daughter often complains that they are stringy and hard to eat. I hear you…especially when the stalks are on the thicker side they can be a little tough. Enter, the OXO Asparagus Peeler. It had never entered my mind to peel asparagus. I typically just cut off the bottom of the stalk, toss it in olive oil, salt and pepper and quickly bake in the oven or grill. However…this peeler is a game changer. It removes the woody peel from the stalks leaving just the tender asparagus without removing too much of the stalk making it even more enjoyable to eat.
Some Key Features…
- The peeler is made from super high quality Japanese stainless steel blades that are super sharp and won’t rust, just like their iconic Swivel Peeler (which I also own and LOVE)
- Carefully designed blade safely and quickly removes woody peel from stalks for more asparagus with less waste
- The Y-shape is comfortable and easy to hold and maneuver around the skinny stalks…protecting your fingers!
- Can be used on cooked or raw asparagus and is ideal for making raw asparagus salads, a perfect springtime side
- Dishwasher safe…this is key for me
I tested out the peeler while cooking up this super quick and easy sheet pan recipe, Asparagus and T-bone Steak. I love any meal that uses minimal dishes and is quick and easy on a weeknight. Plus, steak is one thing everyone in my family will eat! The peeler cut my prep time in half and made the asparagus incredibly easy to eat and tasty…My 4 year old was even eating the stalks raw right off the pan! Everyone loved this recipe. It’s definitely one to add to your weeknight meal plan.
You know we LOVE OXO’s products and these are no exception. They are constantly coming out with new and innovative products to make your life easier. I can’t wait to use the rest of the line! Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
