I’ve always been a fan of asparagus. The past few weeks I’ve been receiving a bunch of lovely asparagus spears from the CSA my family joined. Not only does it taste great, but it’s also low in calories and a good source potassium. For people with active, physical lifestyles, getting enough potassium is important because it works together with sodium to balance the fluids and electrolyte levels in your body. At my house we’ve recently experimented at making asparagus soup as well as asparagus risotto. But you don’t need a difficult recipe though in order to enjoy this veggie. Preparing asparagus can be as easy as grilling some spears in a pan with a bit of oil and vinegar. Or maybe try this recipe on for size:
Ingredients:
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Snap off tough ends of asparagus and wash well through 2-3 changes of cold water. Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, seal and marinate for 30-60 minutes. Preheat grill on high heat. Remove asparagus from bag (discard marinade) and place on preheated oiled grill rack. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until asparagus is done.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy asparagus?
*Photo by Liz West.
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