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Asparagus
asparagus spears
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What is Asparagus

Asparagus is a member of the lily family. This vegetable with long tender spears has been cultivated for centuries and grows wild in parts of Europe. Asparagus is at its best fresh and lightly steamed. The vegetable can be served warm or chilled.

Purchase asparagus fresh, frozen or canned. In Europe white asparagus is popular. This is not a specific variety but just a method of growing which deprives the spears of light so they don't produce chlorophyll which turns the vegetable green.

Substitute for Asparagus

Substitute canned for fresh OR an alternative vegetable such as leeks or broccoli

Equivalents

14 1/2 - 16 oz. of asparagus = 12 to 18 spears
16 - 20 stalks = 1lb
Stalk Vegetables
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Nutrition Information For Asparagus

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
46
Calories from Fat
18
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 695mg
30%
Potassium
416g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
0%
Dietary Fiber 4g
20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 5g
10%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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