Green Asparagus

One of the first vegetables to appear in farmer's markets each spring are the delicious green sprouts of asparagus. They also contain a lot more protein than you'd assume, in addition to a variety of other vitamins and minerals like riboflavin and vitamin K.

The following proteins are found in cooked green asparagus, according to the USDA:

• 4.3 grams per 1 cup
• 2.4 grams per 100 grams
  
• 21.8 grams per 200-calorie serving

Both fiber and vitamin K are abundant in asparagus. However, green asparagus has a slight advantage in terms of protein content. Although there are many ways to cook asparagus, some of the more popular ones are roasting, sautéing, and grilling. In the grocery store vegetable section, look for asparagus. It tastes better when it is fresher. Pick asparagus that is standing tall, has no limpness in the stalk and is in good condition all the way around the tips.