DealDash Cooks: Asparagus

Asparagus is delicious, healthy, and a wonderful source of nutrients. There are many ways to cook asparagus. Here are a few from DealDash.

One of the healthiest veggies around is asparagus. Asparagus is made up of about 93% water. Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. Want an excellent source of vitamins and minerals? Try asparagus! Here are just a few that asparagus includes:

• vitamin B₆
• calcium
• magnesium
• zinc
• fiber
• protein
• vitamin C, E, & K
• thiamin
• riboflavin
• beta-carotene

In short, asparagus is extremely healthy and quite delicious when prepared correctly. Here are a few ways that your family will love that put asparagus in the spotlight.

Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

• Asparagus
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they’re thick, peel them.
• Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely.
• Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Roast the asparagus for 25 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Sauteed Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 12 asparagus stalks
• 1/8 cup grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 fresh sage leaves
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Rinse the asparagus, peel the stalks and then remove the tough white ends at the base.
• Saute the asparagus in oil and butter until tender (along with the sage leaves).
• Discard the sage leaves after cooking.
• Season with salt and pepper.

Asparagus Bacon Bundles

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 12 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the asparagus spears into 12 bundles.
• Carefully wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tips.
• Secure the bacon-wrapped spears with a toothpick. Lay the bundles in a low-sided casserole dish.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic salt and pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Pour the hot sugar mixture over the asparagus bundles.
• Transfer the dish to the oven and roast until the spears have begun to wilt and the bacon looks fully cooked, approximately 25 minutes.
• Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Thanks For Reading

I hope that you enjoyed these delightful asparagus recipes. Asparagus is one of my family’s favorite veggies, and we have it quite often. Let me know in the comments down below if you have a favorite asparagus recipe.

If you want to make one of these asparagus recipes, you’ll need some kitchen items. Check DealDash for all of your kitchen needs and more. DealDash has everything. Visit DealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.