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Why is asparagus a superstar food? this spring vegetable is
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asparagus.
Spice up this basic recipe by adding parmesan
cheese, pine nuts, garlic or sautéed mushrooms.
You can also season cooked asparagus with
chives, savory, thyme or tarragon.
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