Hacking Asparagus

One of those ‘weird’ looking vegetables that is so easy to bypass at the grocery store, I mean, we are used to leafy greens that are easy to cook right? Yes, Asparagus can seem dainty but when you learn of its immense health benefits you might think differently. This prime member of the lily family boasts of a wide array of nutrients; Vitamin K, Vitamin C, folate (a B vitamin), Vitamin E which is great for skin as well as a host of minerals like manganese, choline, phosphorous..just to mentions a few.

Asparagus is also rich in antioxidant compounds as well as anti-inflammatory hence great for chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer.

The nutrient density of asparagus has also seen it help people with digestive problems, arthritis and many more.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
• Garlic, 2 cloves
• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped

 

Recipe

1. To cook it just heat your frying/saute pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter and let it brown.
2. Add the 2 lightly crushed garlic cloves and 1 small roughly chopped red onion and cook until almost brown.
3. Drop the whole asparagus spears and cook for about 3 minutes while turning occasionally.
4. Add 3 tablespoons of water or stock and cover. Leave it to steam for about 90 seconds so as to cook it through.
5. Discard the onions and garlic (can be used to make stock/broth) and serve the Asparagus with beef stew and ugali or brown rice and beans, works well with both.