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• Sauteed ASPARAGUS RECIPE

  Posted at 2:42 pm by Mary Ann Lesh

  Jun 28th

  Quick and easy side dish for any meal.

  

  PREP TIME 5 min / COOK TIME 5-7 minutes / NEED non-stick skillet / MAKES 2 cups

  INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh asparagus /1 clove garlic chopped fine / 1 Tbsp olive oil (optional) / 2 Tbsp lemon juice (optional)

  1. Wash 2 CUPS FRESH ASPARAGUS. Leave whole or cut spears into halves or thirds, as desired.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. OLIVE OIL or WATER to medium. Add 1 CLOVE FINELY CHOPPED GARLIC and ASPARAGUS. Stir lightly.
  3. Lower heat and sautee to desired tenderness.
  4. Add LEMON JUICE and SALT and PEPPER to taste before serving.
  Posted in RECIPES | Tagged asparagus, garlic, recipe, sauteed

• Asparagus (Espárragos) FACTS

  Posted at 10:11 am by Mary Ann Lesh

  Feb 11th

  

  Asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus. Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop.

  BENEFITS: Asparagus is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is a good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B1 Thiamine, and Fiber. It serves as a natural diuretic, nourishes the digestive tract. It helps with a healthy pregnancy, helps fight cancer, and supports skin health.

  USES: Asparagus can be eaten raw and makes a good addition to salads. Lightly steamed, blanched, or roasted asparagus is a delicious side dish with almost any meal.

  NUTRITIONAL FACTS	1 CUP OF ASPARAGUS	%DV
  Calories	27
  Fiber	3 g
  Carbohydrate	5 g
  Protein	3 g
  Iron	2.9 mg	16%
  Potassium	271 mg	8%
  Vitamin A	1,013 IU	20%
  Vitamin C	7.5 mg	13%
  Vitamin K	55 mcg	70%
  Vitamin B1 / Thiamine	.2 mg	13%
  Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin	.2 mg	11%
  Vitamin B3 / Niacin	1.3 mg	7%
  Vitamin B6	.1 mg	6%
  Folate	70 mcg	17%
  Copper	.3 mg	13%

  Sources: Wikipedia / healthline /Dr. Axe

  Posted in FOODS | Tagged asparagus, cancer, diuretic, esparragos, folate, pregnancy, vitamin a, vitamin K

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