Asparagus – A Super Food

Asparagus can be great in a salad or as a side to any meal.

Why it’s a super food:

• Asparagus is high in fiber.
• Asparagus is high in vitamins A, B, C and K.
• Asparagus contains tryptophan which is an essential amino acid.
• Asparagus is rich in other nutrients including calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc!
• One spear of asparagus has only four calories!

Here’s a great roasted asparagus recipe!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus

1-2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Remove base of asparagus.  Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and place in a baking pan.  Roast 10-15 minutes until asparagus is crisp/tender.  Rotate once halfway through roasting.  Serves 6.