Asparagus

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 85 g (10 medium spears)

• High in iron (4% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of fibre (2 g per serving)
• Fat-free (0.1 g per serving)

Look For

Fresh, crisp, bright green spears with tightly closed tips.

To Store

Stand spears in 2.5 cm (1″) of water or wrap ends with damp paper towel. Cover, refrigerate for up to four days.

To Prepare

Rinse. Remove tough end of stems at point where it snaps easily. Leave spears whole or cut as desired.

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