What you may not know about Asparagus...
Asparagus contains several anti-inflammatory nutrients, which naturally helps arthritic swelling and bloating.
Asparagus also has anti-oxident nutrients that help prevent common chronic health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Asparagus is rich in fiber, helping the digestive track system, and because it has high levels of inulin, asparagus helps in lowering the risk of colon cancer.
Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid, an essential nutrient, especially for expecting mothers.
Asparagus is a good source of Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, which plays a vital role in the metabolism of sugars and starches for healthy blood sugar management.
Fun Food Fact: There are approximately 300 varieties of asparagus, but only 20 that are edible.
Asparagus & Corn Salad
Ingredients:
- 6 ears of Corn, husk and silk removed
-1 bunch Asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 small Red Onion, diced
- 6 Basil Leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:
Boil corn for 3 minutes. Remove and toss into a bowl of ice water to cool immediately. Leave the water boiling on the stove. Remove corn from ice bath and cut kernels off the cob. Drop the asparagus into the boiling water for only 1 minute, and toss it in the ice bath. Mix corn and asparagus in a medium sized mixing bowl, then add the remaining ingredients. Add more salt and pepper as desired.
Serve with a delicious Triple T twice baked potato for a complete meal.
Asparagus also has anti-oxident nutrients that help prevent common chronic health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Asparagus is rich in fiber, helping the digestive track system, and because it has high levels of inulin, asparagus helps in lowering the risk of colon cancer.
Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid, an essential nutrient, especially for expecting mothers.
Asparagus is a good source of Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, which plays a vital role in the metabolism of sugars and starches for healthy blood sugar management.
Fun Food Fact: There are approximately 300 varieties of asparagus, but only 20 that are edible.
Asparagus & Corn Salad
- 6 ears of Corn, husk and silk removed
-1 bunch Asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 small Red Onion, diced
- 6 Basil Leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:
Boil corn for 3 minutes. Remove and toss into a bowl of ice water to cool immediately. Leave the water boiling on the stove. Remove corn from ice bath and cut kernels off the cob. Drop the asparagus into the boiling water for only 1 minute, and toss it in the ice bath. Mix corn and asparagus in a medium sized mixing bowl, then add the remaining ingredients. Add more salt and pepper as desired.
Serve with a delicious Triple T twice baked potato for a complete meal.
ENJOY!!!
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