Asparagus or green beans have been included in our diet relatively recently. However, it is undeservedly neglected, possibly not knowing about all its beneficial properties or recipes. At the same time, asparagus beans are rich in vitamins of groups A, B, C, E, it contains a large amount of mineral substances (magnesium, folic acid, calcium, iron, chromium). The amount of fiber contained in this bean improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, removes toxins from the body, therefore it is recommended to eat asparagus bean for food during diets.
Pick your recipe
You will need
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- to prepare a side dish:
- 300 g of asparagus beans;
- 2 tbsp lemon juice;
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs;
- spices to taste.
- For asparagus bean salad with cheese:
- 100 g of asparagus beans;
- 200 g of cheese;
- 3 tbsp olive oil;
- 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- For asparagus bean salad with mushrooms:
- 200 g of beans;
- 200 g of chanterelles;
- 1 tomato
- olive oil;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- greens.
Instruction manual
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The best way to cook asparagus beans is by steaming. Wash, cut the bean crop into several pieces, or boil the whole in a few minutes. After that, use beans at your discretion.
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Asparagus Bean Garnish
Salt the prepared beans, pepper to taste, sprinkle with lemon juice.
3
Bread pods in breadcrumbs. You can take crackers mixed with your favorite spices.
4
Sauté for 1-2 minutes over high heat.
5
Side dishes are wonderful in the form of a mixture of vegetables - steamed asparagus beans, carrots, cauliflower, salt with green peas, pour olive oil, sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve, for example, with meat or fish. Options for combining vegetables can vary according to your taste and imagination.
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Asparagus Bean Salad with Cheese
Boil the beans and cut them into pieces about 3 cm long.
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Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
8
Lay beans and cheese in layers in a salad bowl, pouring each layer with a mixture of olive oil and lemon, and sprinkle with crushed nuts.
9
Asparagus Bean Salad with Mushrooms
Combine the beans, fried chanterelles, finely chopped tomatoes.
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Season the salad with a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, herbs. Put on lettuce leaves.
Useful advice
Asparagus beans are delicious in combination with many products - cheese, mushrooms, meat, fish. It can be consumed year-round, acquiring frozen mixtures;
When choosing asparagus beans, buy only dry and juicy pods, with slightly unripe fruits;
To maintain a saturated green color, immediately dip the cooked beans into a bowl of ice water or ice.