Asparagus

The first taste of spring, asparagus is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is a good source of folic acid, potassium, dietary fiber, and rutin. The best asparagus tends to be early growth, meaning first of the season, and is often simply steamed and served with melted butter. To ensure freshness, look for firm heads that have not started to spread out.

To store your fresh asparagus:

Wet a paper towel and wrap around bottom of asparagus stalks.

Place in plastic bag.

Put in coldest part of refrigerator, preferably the crisper.

Store for no more than 2-4

Contact us to place your order for fresh and tender organic asparagus.

Buyers Guide:

Available from the first week of May to the last week of June

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

• cooking spray

• salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.

4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg

Recipe found on www.allrecipes.com