Asparagus
The mild taste of asparagus makes it perfect in both savory and tangy dishes. Plus, it's a cinch to prepare. Health benefits include:• Folate—essential for a healthy cardiovascular system
• Blood pressure-lowering potassium
• High levels of tryptophan, which is associated with elevating mood
Harvest season: February–June
"When asparagus is in season, it's gorgeous, fresh, and cheap. I came up with this recipe in a moment of creativity; I had a lot of asparagus on hand and wanted to give it a different twist." -CL Reader
Health Note
Packed with flavor, this side dish is also filled with fiber, important in aiding digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400º.
Place asparagus spears on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and salt; pour preserves mixture over asparagus. Toss well to coat. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Serve immediately.
Cooking Light, APRIL 2004
Yield & Time
4 servings
Nutritional Info
- CALORIES 58 (0.0% from fat)
- FAT 0.0g (sat 0.0g, mono 0.0g, poly 0.0g)
- PROTEIN 3g
- CARBOHYDRATE 11.6g
- FIBER 2.6g
- CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg
- IRON 0.6mg
- SODIUM 210mg
- CALCIUM 28mg