Servings | Prep Time |
4servings (as a starter, or 2 main dishes) | 5minutes |
Cook Time |
15minutes |
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Per serving: 75 calories, 7 g protein, 2 g total fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 7 g total carbohydrate, 4 g sugars, 5 g fibre, 7 mg sodium
Six asparagus spears provide remarkable amounts of folate— one-quarter of the day’s requirement. This heart-healthy B vitamin is also plentiful in peas. Folate helps to reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.