Fresh asparagus—It must be Spring! Asparagus sprouts are in the stores. A perennial plant native to Europe, asparagus is steamed or roasted to serve simply, or layered or rolled into pastry and then baked to tenderness. In Germany, some sprouts are not allowed to green by keeping a mound of dirt over the growing shoots […]
Asparagus
Health benefits of Asparagus Asparagus is a very low calorie vegetable. 100 g fresh spears carries just 20 calories. In addition, its spears contain moderate levels of dietary-fiber. 100 g of fresh spears provide 2.1 g of roughage. Dietary fiber helps control constipation conditions, decrease bad (LDL) cholesterol levels by binding to it in the […]
Asparagus Corn Bread
Asparagus and Sturdiwheat’s Midwest Corn Bread Mix! 1 1/4 Cup chopped 1/2 ” pieces of Asparagus (reserve the head end for the top of Corn Bread) 1 Package Sturdiwheat Midwest Corn Bread Mix. Mix Sturdiwheat’s Midwest Corn Bread Mix as directed on package with butter and water. Fold in chopped asparagus. Pour into ungreased 8″x 8″ baking […]
