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Asparagus is a popular vegetable known for its unique flavour and numerous health benefits. It is a good source of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre.
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Asparagus is a good source of several essential vitamins, including Vitamin A, Folate (Vitamin B9) and Vitamin C. It also contains various antioxidants, including vitamin E and glutathione. These antioxidants help combat free radicals in the body and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Furthermore, asparagus is a good source of vitamin K, which plays a vital role in bone health.
Asparagus also contains dietary fibre, which aids in digestion, helps maintain bowel regularity, and may assist in weight management.
Some compounds in asparagus, such as saponins and flavonoids, have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory effects. These have been known to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Asparagus also contains inulin, a type of soluble fibre that acts as a prebiotic. Prebiotics provide food for beneficial gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiome is associated with various health benefits, including a stronger immune system.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Buttered Asparagus with Parmesan dish, as well as all the Side dishes on Fats of Life®.
Buttered Asparagus with Parmesan
Per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) large asparagus
- salt
- 20 g (0.7 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 TB Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Snap off the hard, woody ends of each asparagus.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave off and discard the bottom half of the asparagus peel.
- Your trimmed weight of the asparagus will be approximately 160g /5.8oz (and this is the weight the macros were calculated.)
- Bring a wide-bottomed pan of salted water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for approximately 4-6 minutes. This will depend on the thickness of the asparagus you purchased, but a good test is to lift one with tongs: it should bend slightly.
- Carefully remove the asparagus from the water using tongs and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain. Season them with salt.
- Pour out the water from the pan and wipe the pan dry with kitchen paper.
- Add the butter to the pan and place back on the heat to melt. Return the asparagus to the pan and gently coat the asparagus in the melted butter.
- Serve immediately scattered with Parmesan, finely grated with a microplane.
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories             126Kcal / 527kJ
Fat                 11g
Carbohydrates        1.8g
Protein              5.1g
Allergens
Milk
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