Say goodbye to wilty, slimy asparagus with this simple Asparagi hack!
Have you ever purchased asparagus having the best of intentions to use it right away… then you took a nap, cleaned up after your kids, and then went to dinner and before you know it, your asparagus is wilty, smelly and BAD?!?!
I have a solution for you and it is very easy. Keep reading.
First of all, WHAT’s GOOD ABOUT ASPARAGUS- that long green tree?
- contains VITAMIN E- which helps strengthen your immune system
- high in VITAMIN K- helps your body absorb calcium to make your bones strong
- Low in CAL’s – 1 cup= 32 calories!
- a natural diuretic that flushes the body of excess salt and helps prevent UTI’s (those who smelt it ate it)
- mood buster- folate has been shown in studies to help boost your mood!
SAVING the asparagus
step #1: rinse asparagus
step #2: snap off ends [approx 1.5 to 2 in]
step #3: place in a cup or jar filled with cold water
step #4: Place in the fridge for safe keeping
step #5: don’t forget to use it!
the BEST roasted asparagus
The BEST and easy way to roast asparagus with salt + pepper + parmesan cheese reasy in 20 min.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetable
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Side
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil spray
- parmesan cheese [optional]
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Wash and snap off ends of asparagus
3. Lay out asparagus on a pan covered in parchment paper.
4. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if using.
5. Roast for 15 min or until crispy….depends on the girth of your asparagus.
6. Enjoy warm!
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