3 Kinds of Asparagus

It was thought to be cultivated in ancient Egypt

Asparagus can be served hot or cold

You can tie asparagus stalks in a bundle to steam them, as this will make it easier to remove the stalks once cooked

Avoid cooking asparagus in iron pots as the tannins in the asparagus can react with the iron and cause the stalks to become discolored

A Few Quick Serving Ideas:

Healthy sauté asparagus with garlic, shiitake mushrooms and tofu or chicken.

For a delectable hors d’oeuvre, roast asparagus along with other vegetables such as pattypan squash, Portobello mushrooms, and beets.

Toss freshly cooked pasta with asparagus, olive oil and your favorite pasta spices. We especially enjoy thyme, tarragon and rosemary.

Steamed asparagus served with light lemon vinaigrette makes a delightfully refreshing salad.

Chopped asparagus make a flavorful and colorful addition to omelets.

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