So I bought a huge bulk of asparagus at costco a few weeks ago so I've tried to come up with some tasty ways to incorporate it in my diet. I'm sure you know any green veggie is great for you, but here are some specifics:
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Last night I wanted something quick and could only use the ingredients I had (i'm pinching pennies at the moment) so I cooked some asparagus with minced garlic, canola oil, and about a teaspoon of seasoned salt. Then poured that over some thin spaghetti with 1 tablespoon of smart balance butter (light with FLAx) and pecorino romano. -I have to add how much I love smart balance. The one that's made with flax seed is SO great for you because it provides you with your essential fatty acids (mono & poly unsaturated fats) these are the good fats that lower bad blood cholesterol.
Then tonight I made some brown rice and quinoa with asparagus and caramelized onion mmm. you'll need:
- 2 shallots (chopped)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup asparagus (about 15-20 stalks)
- 2 limes (squeezed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 medium clove garlic
Heat a skillet or saucepan to medium/low heat (about 3.0) and add the canola oil, garlic, and shallots. Let the onions simmer in the low heat, keeping an eye on them until they start getting soft and turning light brown (about 14 minutes) the idea is to cook them very slow over a low heat. Then as soon as they're soft, add the asparagus and seasoned salt and let cook for about 4 minutes.
Cook the rice and quinoa (however directed on package) and place in bowl. I use instant brown rice and organic dried quinoa. Once asparagus is ready, pour the asparagus and onions over the rice. Add the lime and soy sauce, toss, and enjoy =]
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