Ten Ways To Enjoy Asparagus
- Shake and Bake – Place fresh asparagus in a plastic zip lock bag, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt, pepper and other seasonings. Shake until asparagus is coated, then bake in oven at 400°F
- Veggie Fettuccine – Toss cooked asparagus and bell pepper with cooked fettuccine. Finish with lemon juice and cheese.
- Easy Appetizer – Serve asparagus spears with a vibrant dipping sauce for an easy appetizer. Using nonfat Greek yogurt as a base, add in lemon juice, minced garlic, roasted red bell pepper … get creative and get dipping!
- Stock Up – Save the woody ends of asparagus for making asparagus soup later. Simply place in a zip lock bag and freeze until ready to use.
- Steamed – Place fresh or frozen asparagus in a microwave-safe container or in a sauté pan with a small amount of water, low-sodium seasonings, and garlic. Enjoy as a side dish or snack.
- Drizzle a little dressing – Dress up your traditional steamed or boiled asparagus with a mustard vinaigrette dressing.
- Hearty Soup – Puree cooked leeks, onions, russet potatoes, asparagus, low-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and low-fat sour cream until smooth. Garnish soup with asparagus tips.
- Cheese, crackers, and asparagus – Spread a soft cheese (goat cheese, brie, etc.) on whole wheat crackers and top with a crisp asparagus head. Serve as an appetizer or an afternoon snack.
- Grilled – Place asparagus spears on a medium-high heat grill, coated with olive oil spray, and cook for about 5-8 minutes until tender, turning occasionally.
- Egg-cellent Asparagus – Add steamed pieces of asparagus to an egg white and feta cheese omelet. Finish with halved cherry tomatoes.
Written by: Bella Regna
Sources: https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-asparagus/
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide/asparagus
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