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Recipe of the WeekComplete Recipe Archive![]() Oven-roasted AsparagusLet vegetables be the main event on your lunch and dinner plate, because they're naturally rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals and antioxidants. Asparagus is rich in Vitamins A and C (antioxidants) and folate, a B vitamin important for women of child-bearing age to prevent neural tube defects in babies. You can steam veggies without fat, but oven-roasted vegetables cook and taste better with a little added fat. More important, fat (olive oil) is necessary for absorbing certain nutrients, like the Vitamin A in asparagus. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Directions Nutrition information (per serving) Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices. Next Recipe>>PollWhat’s your biggest heartburn trigger? View Results>>Ask an ExpertQ: Does frozen yogurt have the same health benefits as regular yogurt? View Answer>> |