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Asparagus season is at its peak right now and will continue for about the next six weeks. You can find it at farmers markets as well as grocery stores across the country. (To find a farmers market near you, check out Local Harvest.)
Just-picked asparagus is nothing like asparagus that has traveled from far away places. It's so delicious that it can be eaten raw. My favorite way to enjoy it is to have it just barely cooked. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat the asparagus with a vegetable oil cooking spray and sesaon with a bit of salt and pepper. Place the asparagus in the oven for 2 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the stalks. Eat as is or season with a squirt of lime.
In addition to the delicious taste, asparagus is low in calories, high in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals.
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