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Asparagus

About the ingredient asparagus. Including 448 recipes with asparagus, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are asparagus?

Asparagus is a low-calorie source of folate and potassium. Its stalks are high in antioxidants. "Asparagus provides essential nutrients: six spears contain some 135 micrograms (μg) of folate, almost half the adult RDI (recommended daily intake), 20 milligrams of potassium," notes an article in Reader's Digest.

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Research suggests folate is key in taming homocysteine, a substance implicated in heart disease. Folate is also critical for pregnant mothers, since it protects against neural tube defects in babies. Several studies indicate that getting plenty of potassium may reduce the loss of calcium from the body.

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Particularly green asparagus is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body produce and maintain collagen, the major structural protein component of the body's connective tissues.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (134g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 33Calories from Fat 1
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Sugars 2.5
Protein 2.9g
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 3% Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Asparagus are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Asparagus are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do asparagus weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 134 grams
1 spear, small (5" long or less) 12 grams
1 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) 16 grams
1 spear, large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2") 20 grams
1 spear, extra large (8-3/4" to 10" long) 24 grams
1 spear tip (2" long or less) 3 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:芦笋
British (UK) term:
en français:les asperges
en español:el espárragos

Recipes using asparagus

There are 448 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Lamb Loin with English Spinach Semi Dried Tomatoes and Bush Tomato Chutney
Lamb Loin with English Spinach Semi Dried Tomatoes & Bush Tomato Chutney
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BBQ'd Lamb Loin stuffed with semi dried tomatoes and asparagus spears and served with bush tomato chutney and sauteed English spinach.

Pasta with Spring Asparagus and Peas
Pasta with Spring Asparagus & Peas
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Pasta with Asparagus and Peas recipe

Aspragus, Bell Pepper and Mushroom Omelette
Aspragus, Bell Pepper & Mushroom Omelette
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Like making omelette for breakfast, because it's easy, filling and packed with nutrients.

Asparagus Chicken Mousse with Orange Butter
Asparagus Chicken Mousse with Orange Butter
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Sophisticated presentation and awfully tasty. Chicken and asparagus mousse, decorated with asparagus tips and served with an orange butter.

Asparagus and Mint Frittata
Asparagus & Mint Frittata
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Seasonal asparagus, fresh mint, parsley leaves, and parmesan cheese together make a delicious frittata that fits in any moment.

Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper and Arugula Salad
Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper & Arugula Salad
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It's the season of fresh produce, such as asparagus and arugula. This refreshing salad has both of these delicious veggies along with red bell pepper tossed with a light and tasty vinaigrette, and topped with some creamy goat cheese or any your favorite creamy cheese.

Asparagus Omelette
Asparagus Omelette
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Yum. The combination of asparagus and mushrooms inside the omelet was packed with flavor, and it went deliciously well with omelette.

Lemon Chicken Asparagus
Lemon Chicken Asparagus
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Chicken breast turned out juicy, made my own seasoned bread crumbs by toasting some bread and using a food processor adding some Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, turned out a bit dark but awfully tasty. I used speck, a smoked prosciutto instead of the turkey ham and the flavors matched up well. I made a sauce by deglazing the pan with a bit of white wine. Overall a nice combination and quite easy to make.

Garlicky Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Mustard Dressing
Garlicky Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Mustard Dressing
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Roasting is one of most delicious way to enjoy asparagus, especially when it's freshly picked from your local farmer's market. This simple and tasty recipe doesn't take long to be ready. Make sure that you roast enough of it, because it won't last long.

Orange-Roasted Tofu & Asparagus
Orange-Roasted Tofu & Asparagus
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Roasting tofu in the oven is a great way to create a very meaty texture. No mushy tofu here and combined with a very flavorful sauce the cubes are almost like cubes of beef.

Asparagus and Mushroom Tarts
Asparagus & Mushroom Tarts
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Asparagus, mushrooms and a bit of cheese baked on a delicate puff pastry base. Store bought puff pastry saves time while impressing your guests.

Two Cheese, Shaved Asparagus and Mushroom Pizza
Two Cheese, Shaved Asparagus & Mushroom Pizza
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Brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, topped with shaved asparagus, sliced cremini mushrooms, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The aroma from the oven during the baking fills up your entire place, the pizza comes out cheesy, oozy, refreshing and tasty.

Keir's Orange Roughy Fillet and Baked Garlic Asparagus
Keir's Orange Roughy Fillet & Baked Garlic Asparagus
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A mild sauce over broiled orange Roughy fish with baked garlic asparagus

Asparagus Grilled with Curried Yogurt Dressing
Asparagus Grilled with Curried Yogurt Dressing
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The curried yogurt dressing is spicy, creamy and flavorful, grilled asparagus is tender-crispy, topped with curried yogurt dressing, a light and tasty side dish for your spring supper.

Warm Asparagus Salad
Warm Asparagus Salad
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Enjoy a delicious and refreshing salad that can be served with any of your favorite main dishes.

Refreshing Asparagus and Mixed Baby Greens Salad
Refreshing Asparagus & Mixed Baby Greens Salad
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Pan-seared asparagus is tender yet still crisp, tossed with mixed baby greens, a tasty vinaigrette and hard-boiled eggs. A flavorful salad that's quick, easy to make.

Asparagus and Gruyere Pie
Asparagus & Gruyere Pie
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Cheesy and delicious. The whole wheat crust is so flakey and tasty, the filling is made with sauteed onions, asparagus and gruyere cheese, packed with yumminess. It's great for an appetizer, or a vegetarian main course.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Creamy Asparagus Pasta
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Creamy, refreshing and delicious. You will love this easy one-pot meal that's ideal for a busy weekday dinner.

Roasted Asparagus with Sweet Pepper and Shallots
Roasted Asparagus with Sweet Pepper & Shallots
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A quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish with asparagus.

Asparagus and Canadian Bacon Cheese Omelet
Asparagus & Canadian Bacon Cheese Omelet
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Quick, easy and tasty. This hearty breakfast can be done within 10 minutes. Serve it with a cup of orange juice and one or two slices of toast.

Fluffy Asparagus and Goat Cheese Soufflés
Fluffy Asparagus & Goat Cheese Soufflés
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Asparagus and goat cheese are a good pair, and they work perfectly well in this recipe, asparagus adds the tender-crispy crunchiness, and goat cheese gave the souffles more creamy and cheesy taste. It is a great appetizer to impress your guests from the beginning.

Puree of Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Twist
Puree of Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Twist
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Puree of Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Twist

Roasted Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, and Olive Pizza
Roasted Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, & Olive Pizza
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Instead of taking-out pizza, make this easy yet delicious pizza at home. Roasted bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, salty olives, fresh mushrooms and some red onion rings are topped over pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle more cheese over. Nobody can resist this freshly baked pizza!

Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles
Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles
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Quick and easy yet dressy and good for company. The prosciutto wrapped around the asparagus gets crispy under the broiler and the tomato garlic dressing adds even more flavor.

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