How to Prepare Asparagus - Easy and Tasty!

http://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 on them and eat.

They are excellent in stir frys. You can add to your pasta sauce, or my favorite is adding to scrambled eggs. You could lightly sauté a couple of chopped up spears with a handful of fresh or frozen spinach and make yourself some killer scrambled eggs. Imagine starting your day off with 2 servings of vegetables with that dish.

Other ways you can use asparagus, if raw, just chop up into bite size pieces and toss in a salad or use a veggie tray for dipping instead of the old boring standbys like carrots and celery.

I cant recommend canned or frozen asparagus. Honestly once you've had fresh, you cant tolerate the canned or frozen. And perhaps this is the only way you've had asparagus, so try it fresh.

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[colletttonia]

I am 55 years old with arthritis and i have never had them .I tried them and i love them.I like the snack thing thank you.

[NutritionalChoice]

@colletttonia Excellent! thanks for the post!

[MyTbradley]

@NutritionalChoice Hi I was wondering if there is anything we can do with the left over tips ? I hate to throw anything away. Thanks for your videos. ~pCe~ Tisha

[nzspinach]

Thank you for the very informative video.

[Bongojitty]

nah ill fry mine i do enjoy asparagus

[atelierdhc]

fast forward to 3:40 for the recipe itself ... wish I would have seen you actually cooking it ... :)

[LinuxUser269]

Great info thanks!