Asparagus

Asparagus

Ingredients:

1. 4 Asparagus spears

 

Cooking Method and Preparation:

1: Wash asparagus under cool water.

2: Place asparagus with “flower” side up into a steamer basket.

3: Steam asparagus until very tender and mushy or baby food puree.

4: Puree the asparagus when finished steaming. Place into food processor or blender for pureeing and begin pureeing.

5:  Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth and texture

 

Nutrition Value of 4 Asparagus Spears:

1. 

Vitamin A

29.76ug

2. 

Vitamin E

1.44mg

3. 

Vitamin K

41ug

4. 

Vitamin B1

0.13mg

5. 

Vitamin B2

0.14mg

6. 

Niacin

0.96mg

7. 

Vitamin B6

0.12mg

8. 

Folate

182ug

9. 

Biotin

1.73ug

10. 

Vitamin C

14.4mg

11. 

Dietary Fiber

1.73g

12. 

Potassium

259mg

13. 

Calcium

18.2mg

14. 

Magnesium

8.64mg

15. 

Phosphorus

57.6mg

16. 

Iron

0.67mg

17. 

Zinc

0.48mg

18. 

Copper

0.1mg

19. 

Manganese

0.18mg

20. 

Iodine

0.96ug

21. 

Molybdenum

1.92ug

 

Remarks of Asparagus:

Asparagus is rich in vitamins and minerals, folic acid, and aspartic acid. This is beneficial for the healthy development of the growing baby. 

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