Asparagus is a beautiful vegetable for digestive health. It contains inulin and functions as a prebiotic providing our gut bacteria with the desired nourishment to grow and flourish. It is also high in fibre and folate and contains a good amount of protein, plus it looks gorgeous on the plate!
Serves: 2–3
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter or ghee
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp dried blueberries
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Method
- Heat butter or ghee on hotplate and add asparagus.
- Turn spears every now and then until just tender.
- Transfer to serving plate and drizzle over olive oil and lemon juice.
- Finish by adding the hazelnuts, blueberries and mint.
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