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www.karenrothnutrition.com Asparagus is probably my favorite vegetables. And its extremely healthy also. Its low in calories 1 cup and that’s a lot has only 24 calories! Its also low in carbohydrates. Its a rich source of protein compared to other vegetables and also a good source for fiber. Its an excellent source of potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C. Historically asparagus has been used to treat arthritis and rheumatism because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been used as a diuretic. When shopping you want to buy fresh dark green asparagus with the tips tightly closed and the bottom stalks not so dried out. This insures you get the most nutrients. When you get them home, if you arent going to cook them right a way, you can wrap the tips with a damp paper towel to store and maintain freshness. You should prepare asparagus within 2-3 days of purchasing. What I like most and why I make is so often, is of how easy it is to prepare and the many ways you can use this healthy food. My favorite quick and easy way to prepare asparagus is first you want to snap off the tough ends and rinse well. I lay them flat in a glass Pyrex baking dish and pour coconut oil over them. Then I bake the asparagus at 400 degrees for no more than 10 minutes. At about 5 minutes, you want to take them out and toss them around to coat them evenly with the oil. Its so delicious. Steaming is one of the most popular ways to prepare, then just put a little oil or butter …

Part 2 of 2 Risotto with Sausage and Asparagus. Ingredients: 1 cup of risotto (Arborio) rice 3 Pork or Turkey Sausages; 2 Mild & 1 Hot 1 Lb asparagus 1 cup of dry white wine 1 cup of broth or asparagus water 1/4 onion 1 handful of parsley Salt & Pepper Hot Red pepper (if you’d like) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated! Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Getting Ready With the ingredients. Chop your Onion, not too thin… Chop the parsley very fine… Wash the asparagus, and put it in a pot of boiling water (5-7 Min). Then move it into a plate, but save the water you cooked it in it. Put a few asparagus aside (you will use it to decorate the dish), and chop the rest of it in 1/2-inch pieces. Cooking your dish. Sauté the onion on a medium-high flame. When browned, remove the casing from the sausages, and break the content into the pan…cook the onion and the sausage together until all the meat is golden brown. Do not worry; the onion won’t burn, as the sausages will start pouring juice in the pan… Add the rice…stir until all the ingredients are properly mixed (about a minute). Pour the wine and stir…Wait until almost all the wine is absorbed (let the alcohol evaporate)… From now, until the rice is cooked, your job is to keep the rice always wet…but not too much…Start using the broth, or if you prefer the water you cooked the asparagus in…add it slowly, while stirring… Season the rice with salt, pepper, the red pepper (if you’d like) and some of the …

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This is a really nice way to serve fish. Adding flavorings between the layers of dough elevates it to a whole new level. This is great with a simple salad and steamed asparagus.

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