Below are asparagus recipes to help lose weight shared by nutritionist Abhilasha V at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals.
1. Grilled asparagus with lemon and garlic
Ingredient:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Mix asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus for 4 - 5 minutes until tender.
- Add lemon juice before serving.
2. Asparagus and quinoa salad
Ingredient:
- 1 bunch asparagus (chopped)
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Mix the quinoa, asparagus, tomatoes and feta cheese together in a bowl.
- Add olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Stir-fried chicken with asparagus
Ingredient:
- 1 bunch asparagus (cut into pieces)
- 1 piece of chicken breast
- 1 spoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 branch of ginger (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Heat olive oil, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until the meat is cooked.
- Add asparagus, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Asparagus soup
Ingredient:
- 1 bunch asparagus (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Heat olive oil, add onion and garlic and saute until soft.
- Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Asparagus and avocado salad
Ingredient:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup almonds (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method:
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix asparagus, avocado and almonds in a bowl.
- Add olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Asparagus and spinach smoothie
Ingredient:
- 1/2 bunch asparagus (bare and chopped)
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method:
Add all ingredients and blend until smooth and enjoy.
