IN SEASON: Asparagus

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I LOVE and I mean LOVE asparagus. It also has lots of health benefits Such as:

  • It takes more calories to digest it than you gain by eating.
  • It has a good amount of fiber
  • A good source of antioxidants
  • High in Floats
  • Loads of vitamins

For information check out http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12 which is from one of my favorite books The World’s Healthiest Foods, Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating

So here are several great asparagus recipes all in one place for you.

Grilled Asparagus

Grilling veggies is fun and keeps the heat out of the house.

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Asparagus and Peppers

LOVE IT

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Cheesy Bacon Asparagus

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Everything is better with bacon…

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Parmesan and Almond Asparagus

So easy and Fast and looks great even for company.

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Chicken and Asparagus Stuffed Mushrooms

I just LOVE stuffed Mushrooms.

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Nutrients in Asparagus
1.00 cup raw (134.00 grams)

Nutrient % Daily Value
Vitamin K 69.6 %
Vitamin A 20.2 %
Folate 17.4 %
Iron 15.9 %
Vitamin B1 12.6 %
Vitamin C 12.5%
Copper 12.5 %
Tryptophan 12.5 %
Vitamin B2 11.1 %
Fiber 10.9 %
Manganese 10.5 %
Molybdenum 8.9 %
Potassium 7.7 %
Vitamin E 7.5%
Phosphorus 6.9 %
Vitamin B3 6.5 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Protein 5.9 %
Choline 5 %
Zinc 4.8 %
Magnesium 4.6 %
Selenium 4.4 %
Vitamin B5 3.7 %
Calcium 3.2 %
Calories (26) 1%
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