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Asparagus Recipes: Discover Asparagus!

31 Of My Favorite Quick & Easy Asparagus Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Did you know that asparagus can benefit all of the following things:

- Kidney Yin Deficiency

- lung health

- fertility and menstrual problems including helping relieve fatigue and bloating

- rids constipation

- reduces build-up inside arteries

- lowers cholesterol

- cleanses muscles, tissue and cells of waste

- helps relieve arthritis

- reduces blood pressure

- can be cancer preventative

- helps with cataracts and other eye problems

- helps with Diabetes (Hypoglycemia) by regulating blood sugar

- is a Diuretic vegetable

- can help prevent or dissolve kidney stones

- for pregnant women or womens health, it is high in folic acid which can lessen the risk of birth defects

- It is also very powerful when used for heart disease and mixing honey with asparagus juice 3 times per day can be tasty and very effective.

Asparagus is a relatively lesser known vegetable (you can call it that) that is slowly gaining popularity amongst diet conscious people. However it's goodness should not be reserved for people keeping a lookout for their weight. Like spinach and broccoli, asparagus is also a nutrient dense food. Which means that it is low in calories but is high in necessary nutrients.

You might have heard as a kid that dark green vegetables are the most healthy for you. These dark green vegetables are actually nutrient dense foods. Asparagus is one of them. In addition to being high in mineral and vitamins content, asparagus is also quite filling due to its high fiber ratio. This means that consuming it will eliminate the need for between meals snacks.

You might have passed asparagus in your local grocery store without paying much attention to it. Unlike some other vegetables and fruits they are not colorful and pleasing to look at. Do not let this seemingly simple appearance deceive you. Grab a stack on your next visit and start experimenting. You might be surprised at the results.

This book covers 31 breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to help you out in your quest of a healthier and more organic lifestyle.

The most common reservation that people have against asparagus is that it is bland in taste and texture. This can be easily managed by grilling it. Grilling adds a nice smoky flavour and crispy texture to the spears that is very pleasant.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
2 Teaspoons Chopped Capers
1/4 Cup Chopped Basil Leaves
1 Minced Garlic Clove
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Powder
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure

1. Toss asparagus with salt, pepper and a little bit of oil and grill on a pre-heated rack.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and mustard. Add in the capers and basil to form a sauce.
3. Drizzle it over the grilled spears.
4. Serve while hot.

The natural bland flavor of asparagus works really well with the slightly tangy flavor of tomatoes. So you'll see this combination featured in alot of different recipes.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
1 1/2 Cups Baby Tomatoes
1 Minced Garlic Clove
3 Tablespoons Goat Cheese
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure

1. Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the garlic. Then add in the tomatoes and all the spices.
3. Toss in the asparagus and drizzle with cheese.
4. Serve warm.

One of the perks of the bland flavor of asparagus is that it responds well to even mild flavoring like that of garlic.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
4 Minced Garlic Clove
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure

1. Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the garlic. Season with salt and pepper and toss in the asparagus. Cook until slightly browned.
3. Serve Warm.

Nuts are a natural source of good fatty acids. They work well to keep you warm and are also exceptionally delicious. You can virtually use any nuts of your choice.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
1/2 Cup Sliced Onions
2 Tablespoons Raisins
2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
2 Tablespoons Honey
1/2 Teaspoon Orange Zest
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
A Pinch of Black Pepper

Procedure

1. Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry the raisins and the pine nuts. Add in all the flavourings and mix evenly.
3. Toss in the boiled asparagus and mix well so that all the spears are coated well.
4. Serve warm.

Butter is a rich luxury that is loved by everyone. You can cheat on your diet a little bit by cooking the super-healthy asparagus in butter. It won't really be cheating since asparagus is so healthy in itself, right?

Ingredients

2 Cups Trimmed Asparagus Spears
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Minced Garlic Clove
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure

1. Boil asparagus for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp yet tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat the butter and brown the garlic. Toss in the asparagus and season accordingly.
3. Plate and Serve.

We already covered traditionally , this is another innovative take on the idea.

Ingredients

16 Asparagus Spears
1 Minced Garlic Clove
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure

1. Skew the asparagus spears on skewers or toothpicks. Place them on a pre-heated rack.
2. In a small bowl, mix together all the rest of the ingredients and brush them over the skewers while turning sides frequently.
3. Plate and serve immediately.

Sauting is an innovative method of cooking that retains most of the nutrients of the ingredients while infusing it with flavors. It works perfectly for super foods like this.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
Salt to Taste

Procedure

1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the asparagus spears. Cook until tender yet crisp.
2. Season with the flavourings and toss to mix evenly.
3. Serve immediately.

We already mentioned that asparagus works really well with tangy flavoring. So here is another recipe that is slightly sour to taste.

Ingredients

1 Cup Trimmed Asparagus Spears
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
2 Teaspoons Chopped Tarragon
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Powder
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Procedure