...that asparagus has been cultivated since ancient Greco-Roman times..and was originally hailed for it's medicinal properties?
It's a good source of rutin, a substance that prevents small blood vessels from breaking.
Medieval medicine valued asparagus for the treatment of heart palpitations and as a diuretic.
Asparagus is high in carotenoids, B Complex, folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E, potassium, iodine and zinc.
I've been meaning to post some of our favorite ways to eat this veggie. We're blessed to have a farm nearby that grows it. (no chemicals, and super fresh!)
Spicy Asparagus:
Lay asparagus on a jelly roll pan...drizzle w/ olive oil...sprinkle w/ steak seasoning. Broil till bright green and hot.
Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter:
(this one is better than it sounds)
Steam 1-2 lbs of asparagus. Drizzle w/ this mixture:
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. marmalade
1 T. ginger
1 T. balsamic vinegar (I used ACV, since I'm out of the other)
Garlicy Asparagus:
Saute several minced cloves of garlic in olive oil. Add 1 lbs of asparagus and cook till tender. Sprinkle w/ sea salt.
Scrambled Eggs w/ Spring Veggies:
(tonight's supper)
Saute green onions in butter. Add pre-cooked asparagus. Saute for a minute. Add egg mixture, sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded) or feta cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon thyme. Cook over low heat (that's the key! like #3 or 4) till cooked. Serve in a warm tortilla w/ a garden salad. Yum!!
My kids like it...we eat it hot or cold...it's even good steamed w/ a little butter and salt.
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You will have to teach me a thing or two about this! And...Meg...its JUNE! ;)
Very cool ideas. I didn't know all of that about Asparagus. I will have to pick some up at the farmers market, (my husband and I grew up in the country but we are city transplants for this season of life) :)
I also like to toss it in an omelete with tomatoes and Feta!
I also like to put it in an omelete with tomatoes and feta!
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