Durst Organic Growers Asparagus

Thursday, February 6, 2014

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DURST ORGANIC GROWERS

Freshly Harvested Asparagus

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

1 bunch Durst Organic Asparagus

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. basalmic vinegar

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic, vinegar and asparagus spears; Stir fry/toss, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. When ready sprinkle with fresh parmasen cheese, salt & papper.

Asparagus is Hand-harvested when spears are 6 to 10 inches long.

Asparagus Fun Facts

Asparagus officinalis, is derived from the Greek asparagos and the Persian asparag, referring to tender spears or shoots.
Asparagus was considered a luxury vegetable in ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece
A well cared for asparagus planting will generally produce for about 15 years without being replanted.
After harvesting is done the spears grow into ferns, which produce red berries and the food and nutrients necessary for a healthy and productive crop the next season.
Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin.
Asparagus is a member of the Lily family.

Asparagus Ferns in Cutting

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