When is Asparagus in Season?
- Spring
Asparagus is found in different colors - green, white, and purple. It is a perennial vegetable that comes back year after year. Wrap the ends of the asparagus stalks in a wet paper towel, place in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator. Prepare by steaming, grilling or roasting.
Fun fact: Asparagus can grow up to 6 inches in a single day!
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Asparagus Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Product Spotlight: Asparagus. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.
- Asparagus Family Newsletter (PDF, 1.3MB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Harvest of the Month.
- Asparagus Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 19.2MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- All About Asparagus - Brochure (PDF, 3.5 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Asparagus Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Asparagus. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Fresh Asparagus. USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. SNAP-Ed New York.
- Spring Vegetable Sauté. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Asparagus, Feta, and Couscous Salad. SNAP-Ed New York.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Asparagus. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Asparagus. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Michigan Asparagus Recipes. Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium spear ( 16g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 3 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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