{"id":69777,"date":"2026-03-11T16:31:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T23:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?p=69777"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:40:57","slug":"enjoy-fresh-spring-flavor-with-ginger-almond-asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/enjoy-fresh-spring-flavor-with-ginger-almond-asparagus\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Fresh Spring Flavor With Ginger Almond Asparagus"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"article\">\n\t<header class=\"header\">\n\t\t<span class=\"type\"><\/span>\t\t<h1>Enjoy Fresh Spring Flavor With Ginger Almond Asparagus<\/h1>\t\t<time>March 11, 2026<\/time>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div id=\"block_f4776ff7b19f46caefd954f2a61c5816\" class=\"shs-block block-news-article entry-content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Asparagus is one of the first signs of spring and has a flavor that falls somewhere between green beans and broccoli. It cooks quickly and works well in many dishes whether it&#8217;s roasted, saut\u00e9ed or steamed. This month, try it in ginger almond asparagus, a delicious side dish that&#8217;s likely to be a crowd favorite, even to those who haven&#8217;t tried asparagus before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for fresh asparagus year-round in the produce aisle and find locally grown asparagus at farmers markets from early spring into summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prep Time: <\/strong>5 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cook Time: <\/strong>10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Servings: <\/strong>4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\/4 pound fresh asparagus, rinsed and trimmed ( about 2 1\/2 cups sliced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tablespoons slivered almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch of black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splash of lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional toppings: Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, lemon zest, garlic powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-directions\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slice the asparagus diagonally into pieces about 3\/4 inch long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the silvered almonds and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the oil to the skillet. Add the asparagus, salt, ground ginger and pepper. Stir and saut\u00e9 until the asparagus is bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the asparagus is just fork-tender. Avoid overcooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in a splash of lemon juice and add the toasted almonds back in. Serve on a plate and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe was inspired and adapted from <a href=\"https:\/\/foodhero.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/foodhero.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FoodHero.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooked-Asparagus-CO.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"Roasted asparagus spears topped with sliced almonds and capers on a dark plate.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooked-Asparagus-CO.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooked-Asparagus-CO-300x251.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooked-Asparagus-CO-120x100.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Pick-of-the-month-asparagus-308-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t<\/aside>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_9a26d85ac73502ee7b8910262283da56\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div id=\"block_92f7a09e5f3b031671d23acb394b506b\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h2 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1e184499fc9.79809444\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1e18449a013.45775331\">Asparagus: Surprising Facts <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1e18449a013.45775331\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1e184499fc9.79809444\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-so-great-about-strawberries\">What\u2019s so Great About Asparagus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, which is important for healthy blood and strong bones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also a good source of vitamin A, folate and vitamin C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-best-way-to-eat-strawberries\">What\u2019s the Best Way to Eat Asparagus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asparagus is best when steamed just until tender. You can do this by placing the spears in a pan with 1 inch of water and cooking for 4 to 7 minutes, or until fork-tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add cooked asparagus to salads, pasta dishes or grain bowls for extra color and texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy it as a simple side dish by drizzling with olive oil and lemon juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a crunchy snack, try raw asparagus with hummus or a yogurt-based dip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection &amp; Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Selection:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose asparagus with stalks that are firm and tips that are tightly closed. Avoid wilted or limp ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:\u00a0<\/strong>They can be refrigerated for up to four days. You can stand stalks in 1 inch of water and cover with a plastic bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation: <\/strong>Choose stalks that are similar in size and they will be easier to prepare and cook evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking:<\/strong>\u00a0Asparagus can be roasted, grilled, blanched, saut\u00e9ed and steamed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_e2f4a8e5c629c6096207f0099f4d274a\" class=\"shs-block accordion\">\n\t<h2 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1e18449c882.30444857\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1e18449c8a1.83844102\">Nutrition Facts <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1e18449c8a1.83844102\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1e18449c882.30444857\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Serving Size:<\/strong> 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amount Per Serving<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calories<\/strong>: 57<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Fat<\/strong>: 4.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dietary Fiber<\/strong>: 2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protein<\/strong>: 3 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_d9583f0a28d242dc218247d68ebde0be\" class=\"shs-block block-slim-section grid-container has-brown-background-color\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See More Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/about-samaritan\/news-search\/?_news_type=recipe\">View All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asparagus is a fresh sign of spring, and Samaritan Health Services features it this month in ginger almond asparagus, a quick and flavorful side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":69790,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":false,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"news-topics":[288],"news-types":[274],"services":[251,233],"specialty":[],"class_list":["post-69777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","news-topics-recipe","news-types-recipe","services-nutrition-services","services-diabetes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69777"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69991,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69777\/revisions\/69991"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69777"},{"taxonomy":"news-topics","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-topics?post=69777"},{"taxonomy":"news-types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-types?post=69777"},{"taxonomy":"services","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services?post=69777"},{"taxonomy":"specialty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/specialty?post=69777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}