Vegetarian Lifestyle
The Spear Is Here
By Doris Romeo
Mar 12, 2006 - 1:57:00 PM

Asparagus is one my very favorite veggies, it has wonderful natural diuretic qualities, and it is wonderful for kidney functions, plus it tastes so good.

Photo by Olga Litvin.

Sweet and salty asparagus

1 lb. asparagus
2 T. sweet butter or margarine
2 Tbls. brown sugar
Salt

Melt the butter in a skillet, add the trimmed asparagus, cover and saute for 5 minutes, uncover, sprinkle salt and sugar, and serve.

Fresh asparagus salad

1 lb. asparagus
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 T. white vinegar
1 med. size red onion chopped fine
Salt and white pepper

Steam the asparagus until just tender, (don't overcook). Remove immediately and place in a large bowl of ice water; keep it there for three minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to dry well.  In a bowl mix the asparagus, onions, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.  Refrigerate from one hour to three hours. Serve on a bed of greens, and pour the dressing over the greens. (Use baby greens or mesclun mix, they can be bought pre-packaged.)