Steamed Asparagus

If you are looking for a vegetable which can give you tons of nutrional values, then Asparagus is one of them. As a matter of fact, “any kind of greens are good for health”. This is a popular quotation used by my doctor husband. It is also a leading supplier among vegetables of folic acid, which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth and prevention of liver disease.

Low in calories, no fat or cholesterol and a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin B6. So, having so many nutrional values you cannot avoid eating this vegetable. I know it can be pricy at times, but sometimes you can’t put a tag for your health! Can you….!

While choosing the asparagus, pick the ones which are fresh and tender. Before cooking, trim them by cutting an inch in the bottom. That part is pretty hard and tough to eat.

I try not cooking them in boiling water, because the water takes away all the nutrients. So, i prefer cooking them in microwave.I keep it very simple, by just cooking my asparagus with some salt and crushed pepper. I usually put them in a corning plate and cover with another plate.

It doesn’t need too much cooking, may be three minutes should do it. At the end i sprinkle with just little bit of lemon juice. You can jazz it up with some grated parmesan cheese on the top.

The steamed asparagus can be enjoyed just like that or with some kind of dip ( I used spicy Hummus today). I also had some baby carrot and cucumbers to go with it. It was indeed a perfect healthy snack to munch on a saturday evening.

Asparagus, baby carrot and cucumbers with a spicy hummus dip

Asparagus