Monday, February 27, 2012

Here are a couple quick and easy to do side dishes that are super nutritious to your health


BROCCOLI RAAB -choose your broccoli raab. It should have bright-green leaves that are crisp, sturdy, and not wilted. It has a good source of vitamin A, C, K, as well as calcium, potassium and iron. Preparing broccoli raab is very quick and simple to do.






ASPARAGUS -is a member of the Lily family that is low in calories and sodium as well as a nutrient-dense food which in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and many other vitamins and minerals.



Step:1 
HERE:- Wash, removed hard stems and unwanted leaves. Blanch for about 3 minutes in salted water to remove bitterness since it is an acquired taste vegetable but be careful this pungent vegetable can become quite addictive. The florets has a lovely taste like turnip.

Steps: 2
 2 tsp olive oil
 2 chopped garlic

Step: 3
  salt and pepper to taste
 broccoli raab / asparagus
 Soy sauce (optional)

Step:4
Serve with meat, fish or shrimp but the vegetables make awesome side dishes or quick and easy to do lunch

Shrimp with Asparagus and Dikon

Steak with sides ... Asparagus and Broccoli Raab