The bunches of asparagus that are starting to appear on grocery store shelves are a sure sign of spring. According to Foodland Ontario, no one is sure where asparagus originated, but it was around in the times of Julius Caesar.
A recent article in Chatelaine showcased the nutritional benefits of asparagus. Did you know that asparagus is good for your skin? Six spears contain 25% of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A, an antioxidant that can protect the skin against sun damage and even help control breakouts. Asparagus is also high in potassium, thiamine and vitamin K, which promotes bone health.
Not only is it nutritious, asparagus is easy to prepare. Simply snap off the woody ends, steam for about four minutes, and serve as is or with bit of butter and lemon juice.
Asparagus is also fairly versatile. You can grill it or roast it, wrap steamed spears in an omelette, purée it in a soup, or sprinkle it with parmesan or asiago cheese. It also works well with soy and sesame.
So take advantage of asparagus season while it’s here. There are lots of great recipes available online. Just google “asparagus recipes” and go!
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