Organic Asparagus

Green asparagus from Lazio

The unmistakable flavor of spring, hand-picked in the fields of Lazio.

Organic Asparagus: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

- Organic Asparagus The greens of Lazio are the quintessential symbol of spring on the table: slender, deep-green shoots with a serrated tip, harvested one by one when they reach the perfect level of ripeness. Grown using certified organic methods, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, they express all the generosity of Lazio's volcanic soils, rich in minerals and a thousand-year agricultural history. Their flavor, slightly bitter yet sweet, encompasses fresh grass, green almonds, and an earthy note that makes them the undisputed protagonists of seasonal cuisine. A noble, fragile, and precious vegetable, they demand respect and minimal handling to express themselves at their best.
 
 
 

The roots of these organic asparagus are deep in tradition

Asparagus is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the Mediterranean basin: the Egyptians already offered it to the gods, while the Romans elevated it to the rank of imperial delicacy, so much so that Cato described its cultivation in his From Agri Culture and Emperor Augustus coined the famous saying "velocius quam asparagi cocuntur"—faster than asparagus can be cooked. In Lazio, its cultivation has been rooted for centuries in the Pontine plains and the Tuscia countryside, where the microclimate and volcanic soils produce spears with a particularly intense flavor. A rural tradition that still today, with its very short season, marks the arrival of the warm season.
 
 
 

Choosing organic asparagus means taking care of yourself.

Green asparagus is a real concentrate of health: very low in calories and very rich in water, it is a precious source of folic acid, essential for cardiovascular health and during pregnancy. They provide vitamins A, C, E, and B complex, as well as minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. They contain asparagine, an amino acid with known diuretic and purifying properties, and glutathione, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. The fiber it contains promotes intestinal regularity, while inulin nourishes beneficial bacterial flora. A valuable food for detoxifying the body and regaining lightness after the winter months.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Asparagus

• SPRING ASPARAGUS RISOTTO: the classic Italian dish that highlights the sweetness of the spear. Blanch the asparagus in salted water, reserving the cooking water for the broth, and toast the Organic Carnaroli PDO rice from Baraggia with shallot and a drizzle of Organic EVO Oil. Stir off the heat with plenty of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano di Montagna DOP 24 months and a grind of black pepper: creaminess and wild aromas in a single dish.
• TAGLIOLINI WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON: a delicious and characterful first course that combines the delicacy of the shoot with the flavor of the Lazio cured meat. Brown the Tuscia pillow over low heat, add the asparagus cut into slices and sauté the Organic Senator Cappelli Tagliolini directly into the pan. A generous grating of Organic Pecorino from the Veronese Park it ends with a bang.
• MILANESE ASPARAGUS WITH EGGThe simplest and most iconic recipe, capable of transforming a few top-quality ingredients into a memorable dish. Steam the asparagus, arrange them on a plate, and garnish with  fresh free-range white eggs in the sunny side up, abundant Organic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 30 months in flakes, a round of Stone-Ground New Extra Virgin Olive Oil and some crystals of Trapani Slow Food Salt FlowerA timeless classic.

Ingredients

Organic green asparagus from Lazio.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 88 kJ / 21 kcal
• Fat: 0,2 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0,1 g)
• Carbohydrates: 3,9 g (of which sugars: 1,9 g)
• Fiber: 2,1 g
• Protein: 2,2 g
• Salt: 0,01 g

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