Veggie Bee

Asparagus is one of those power foods that should be included in any healthy diet. If you’re not a fan of asparagus by itself as a side dish, there are plenty of recipes that include it in the mix.

Check out these impressive facts for a cup of asparagus (134 grams):

• Contains only 27 calories and 3 grams of fiber! Definitely a high-volume low-calorie whole food.
• No fat or cholesterol.
• 3 grams of protein.
• Minerals such as potassium and iron.
• Vitamins such as vitamin C, folacin, thiamine and B6.

Now pick a recipe to try this week and keep me posted on which recipes are your favorites for asparagus!

• Martha Stewart ~ a fantastic collection of asparagus recipes, you’re bound to find something you like here.
• Fitness Magazine ~ a simple roasted asparagus recipe for a side dish in no time at all.
• 101 Cookbooks ~ Asparagus Stir Fry ~ I really love this blog for all kinds of interesting recipes, mainly vegetarian and whole food ideas and beautiful food pics.
• California Asparagus Commission ~ they’re not kidding around about asparagus, everything you always wanted to know you can find here.
• Michigan Asparagus Advisory board brochure (pdf) ~ simple and easy-to-follow recipe ideas.

Asparagus is a wonderful whole food and you don’t have to worry about additives or preservatives. Go organic and buy locally and that’s as close to an ideal food that you can get!

I’m going to make the Asparagus Stir Fry from 101 Cookbooks this weekend. Which recipe looks good to you?? Do you have a favorite recipe for asparagus??