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Broccoli Asparagus and Spinach Salad

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This is such a pretty spring salad and takes advantage of both fresh spinach and fresh asparagus! 

Preparation Time:  20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

What You Need

  • 2 lbs. broccoli
  • 2 lbs. fresh asparagus cut into pieces
  • 2 lbs. fresh spinach
  • 2 tblsp. pineapple juice concentrate
  • 2 tblsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 2 cup fresh sliced strawberries

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How to Prepare

Steam broccoli and asparagus.  Cool to room temperature.  For the dressing, mix together pineapple juice concentrate, lemon juice, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl and whisk until blended.  Toss broccoli, asparagus, and spinach.  Pour dressing over vegetables.  Garnish with orange and strawberry segments.

May be served either at room temperature or chilled.

Enjoy!!

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Chicken with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Water Chestnuts

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Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

What You Need 

  • 1 lb. Chicken cutlets, cut into strips
  • ½ lb. Asparagus cut into pieces
  • 2 cans sliced water chestnuts
  • ½ lb. sliced mushrooms
  • 5 scallions chopped
  • 2 tblsp. Veg. oil
  • 1 teas. Chopped garlic
  • 2-3 tbl. Stir fry sauce (I use Kikkomans) or oyster sauce 

How to Prepare

Heat vegetable oil over a moderate heat in a saute pan.  Cook chicken until cooked through, add chopped garlic.  Add scallions and asparagus.  Cook for 3 minutes.  Add mushrooms, water chestnuts and stir fry/oyster sauce.  Cook until heated through.

I like to serve this with basmati rice, but it really works well with anything.

Enjoy!

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Asparagus with Bacon

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This recipe may be used as either an appetizer, or side dish for dinner.

Preperation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time:  20 minutes

What You Need

  • 1 lb. Fresh Asparagus
  • ½ lb thick cut bacon
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

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How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 425.  Cover a cookie sheet in non-stick aluminum foil.   Cut asparagus ends on an angle.  If using as an appetizer, wrap bacon around the asparagus as shown (sort of like a barber pole).  If using as a side dish, chop bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over asparagus.  Cook for 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked through and asparagus is lightly browned.

Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Asparagus

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

What You Need

  • 1 lb.  Fresh Asparagus
  • 1 teas. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teas. Chopped garlic
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste 

How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 425.  Cut asparagus ends on an angle (see picture).  Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil.  Lay asparagus in a single row-not touching.  In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil and chopped garlic.  Drizzle mixture over asparagus.  Sprinkle sea salt and pepper lightly on top.  Cook for about 20 minutes until lightly browned.

This recipe is very easily doubled or tripled.  Any extra asparagus can be used either cold in a salad or re-heated, but it will not be crisp.

Enjoy!