B E S T OF B R I T I SH THE KING OF VEG
In season from the end of April to the end of June, British asparagus is one of the highlights of the culinary calendar. Those tasty spears which grow from crowns in the ground are a delicious and versatile veg.
Asparagus can be cooked in some many ways – boil, steam, grill, roast, even barbecue – and can be served as a delicious side or as part of a dish. In fact British Asparagus claims there are so many ways to eat it you could have it a different way every day of the eight week season.
It’s healthy too. Asparagus is packed full of goodness, so not only are you getting a delicious vegetable but a healthy one too. Its benefits include: Eating asparagus promotes healthy bacteria in the large intestine and can help reduce bloating.
Asparagus contains vitamin K, essential for healthy blood clotting. It is a rich source of vitamin C, which boosts your immune system. Asparagus is a mild diuretic and is believed to help detoxify the body.
There are lots of growers in our region, so look out for locally grown asparagus in the supermarkets and farm shops.
For further recipe inspiration visit
britishasparagus.com CHICKEN AND S P INACH OR ZO B R I T I SH A S PA R AGUS , INGREDIENTS
4 tsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 chicken breasts, chopped into bite sized pieces 2 banana shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g orzo 100ml chicken stock 1 bunch asparagus, washed and trimmed and cut into pieces Zest and juice of a lemon 115g bag baby spinach 3 tbsp grated parmesan plus extra for serving
METHOD - SERVES 4
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and add to the pan, frying until golden all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
Add another 2 tsp olive oil to the pan and sauté the shallots and garlic for a couple of minutes, until starting to soften.
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Add the orzo, give it a good stir and then add the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for five minutes.
Add the asparagus, put the lid back on and simmer for another five minutes.
Add the lemon juice and zest, cooked chicken and the spinach and cook for a further few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the spinach is just wilted. Stir through the parmesan and serve with extra on the side.
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