Chef Wendell: How to steam, grill and bake with asparagus

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Prized for its medicinal properties for years, asparagus is one of nature’s most super foods of all. Asparagus is one of the most nutrient dense vegetables you’ll find at your grocery store or community Farmer’s Market.  Here are some ideas in how to incorporate this healthy, nutritious vegetable.Dishes to add asparagus to:

• Grilled cheese with asparagus

• Grilled with extra virgin olive oil, salt and drizzled with lemon juice. Serve with breakfast too.                                                                                                                                                            • Scrambled eggs with asparagus and cheese

• Goat’s cheese, roasted tomato and shaved asparagus crostini

• Added to potato salad, pasta salad or Cole slaw (raw)

• Homemade pizza

• Raw in salad

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