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| Asparagus and Broccoli |
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Ingredients: Same weight each of: |
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Method: Wash and trim the broccoli into small florets and the woody part from the asparagus, you can peel the remaining part of the asparagus stalk if you want. |
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Tie the discarded bits of asparagus stalk together and steam with the rest of the vegetables in a little water with the lid on. |
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Peel the garlic and slice thinly. Top and tail the chilli and slice thinly. Put into some hot olive oil and sweat gently. (If you want less heat to the chillies scrape out the seeds and discard them) |
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Strain the broccoli and asparagus and lay on a hot dish or ashet. Pour the hot garlic and chillies over the other vegetables and serve, delicious!! |
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A Wee Note Asparagus is rich in folate (also known as folic acid, folacin and pteroylmonoglutamate!!) a member of the vitamin B complex. So is broccoli. |
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Another Wee Note Folic acid is vital for all cell division, it is needed to utilize carbohydrate and amino acids, it may help to prevent cancer, it may help to prevent spina bifida and other birth defects, it is essential for a healthy skin, it boosts the immune system and help to prevent infertility and depression!!! WOW! And I bet you thought asparagus was a Spring treat and broccoli just something you had to eat!! |
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Yet Another Wee Note Broccoli is full of beta-carotene, or pro-vitamin A. this is good for human bodies because it gets rid of free radicals and delays the signs of aging!! It helps to maintain a healthy skin and mucus membrane which helps to protect against infections of the nose, throat, lungs, urogenital tract and intestines!! |
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