Let's just admit it: meat, potatoes, and dessert are the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. However, this flashback recipe by Josh Bryant may leave you reaching for a second helping of vegetables instead.
Bored of the same old food? Here's a fresh twist on a commonly plain vegetable.
Asparagus is an excellent source of dietary fiber. It's packed full of niacin, is rich in phosphorus, and is low in sodium. Besides all of this, it's even low in calories and carbohydrates.
It contains a substantial amount of vitamins including potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and folic acid. Asparagus has many cardiovascular benefits and is a natural diuretic.
Very few will argue the health benefits of asparagus, but also very few will eat it plain. Here's a lower-fat alternative to pork bacon wrapped asparagus, or asparagus saturated with butter. Give this recipe a try and you may have a new found love for asparagus.
Ingredients
2 pieces of turkey bacon
4 asparagus spears
Directions
Wrap one piece of bacon around two asparagus spears. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 97
Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 2 grams
Protein: 11 grams