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In the diet of a healthy diet, low-calorie pickled asparagus is almost always present, which saturates the human body with useful substances. The popularity of this product only grows every year. Canned sprouts are good in snack dishes, as an additional ingredient to meat and fish. Also used as an independent dish.
What pickled asparagus looks like
In our country, on the shelves of supermarkets, there are 2 of the most popular types.
In cooking, green stems are more often used, although you can find any of the varieties: white, purple. These are young shoots of a bushy or herbaceous plant in the form of straight rods with small leaves. Sold asparagus marinated in glass jars, frozen or fresh.
Housewives are also familiar with the soy product, which is often used for Korean snacks. Asparagus is made at factories from soy milk; it is sold as a semi-finished product in dried form. Useful substances in it are also present in large quantities, but the calorie content is almost 20 times higher than the plant product.
Why pickled asparagus is good for you
Despite the fact that asparagus is more often used pickled, the beneficial properties of the product are always preserved.
Asparagus is recommended for daily consumption for the following reasons:
- Sprouts are a source of fiber, which stimulates the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and removes toxins from the body.
- People are used to getting simple carbohydrates from unhealthy, but very tasty foods. But even here their content is in abundance. After starting to use a canned plant, a person calmly refuses flour and sweet dishes.
- It has been proven that the sprouts perfectly cleanse the blood, regulating the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The product contains coumarins that prevent blood clots.
- Pickled asparagus is very useful during pregnancy, as it contains a large amount of folic acid, which will protect the fetus from many defects.
- The vitamin composition increases immunity, normalizes metabolism, prevents atherosclerosis from developing and fights free radicals, which increase the risk of developing oncology.
- Asparagus easily increases libido in women and men.
- Saponins have diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-sclerotic effects.
The absence of lactose and cholesterol makes it possible to include it in the diet of people with diabetes.
How to pickle asparagus at home
Marinating green asparagus should take place with minimal heat treatment. Only then will the product retain all the beneficial properties and taste. Sprouts are selected of the same thickness for simultaneous readiness.
To obtain pickled juicy asparagus, boil it a little.It is better to do this in a tied bundle and in a tall narrow saucepan so that only the bottoms of the plant are lowered into the boiling salted water, and the tops are steamed, as they cook faster. It will take no more than 3 minutes. Otherwise, the stems will soften and lose their taste. But the usual method is also allowed.
It is necessary to prepare ice cubes, on which the stems are distributed immediately after blanching, in order to stop the heating process inside. This method will allow the plant to become crisp with a vibrant green color.
Typically, homemade asparagus marinades are made with the following foods:
- apple cider vinegar - ½ tbsp.;
- salt and sugar - ½ tbsp. l .;
- vegetable oil - 1 tsp;
- dill seeds and black peppercorns - ½ tsp each;
- garlic - 1 clove.
The product is placed in a glass jar (usually a volume of 1 l is used), the stems must be cut to the height of the container. Part of the spices is also placed there. The prepared container is filled with marinade, completely covering the stems.
Pickled asparagus recipes
There is not always time to run to the store to shop. It is good if there are homemade products in the refrigerator. There are several popular canned asparagus recipes that you can use.
Quick cooking of pickled asparagus
In just 3.5 hours it will be possible to serve a savory appetizer to the table.
Ingredients:
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- asparagus - 500 g;
- white wine vinegar - 1 tbsp l .;
- Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp l .;
- olive oil - 2 tablespoons l .;
- white pepper - 1 tsp.
The process of making a pickled snack:
- You will need young, thin stalks of asparagus, which you can simply pour boiling water over for a few minutes after rinsing with running water.
- Separately combine wine vinegar, pepper, mustard and garlic, passed through a press.
- Mix everything in a container that is hermetically sealed.
- Place on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
After a few hours, you can serve it to the table.
Healthy side dish
This version of pickled asparagus is perfect as an addition to fish and meat dishes. But it is often used in dietary nutrition.
Product set:
- water - 1 l;
- citric acid - 10 g;
- salt, sugar - 30 g each;
- asparagus.
To obtain a pickled product, you need to follow simple steps:
- You should start with asparagus, the stems of which must be washed in cold water and peeled.
- Cut into slices about 10 cm long.
- Blanch in boiling water for no more than 5 minutes and immediately put into ice water, and then into a colander.
- Prepare glass jars by washing with soda solution and sterilize over steam.
- Spread the asparagus.
- Make a filling by mixing citric acid with sugar and salt in water. Fill the container.
- Place in a large saucepan and sterilize for 10 to 25 minutes. The time depends on the volume.
Once the cans have cooled down, you can serve.
Spicy appetizer
You can diversify your daily menu by preparing pickled spicy asparagus for the winter.
For 2.5 liters of ready-made dish, you will need the following products:
- green asparagus - 1.5 kg;
- garlic - 5 cloves;
- apple cider vinegar - 1.5 cups;
- lemon rings - 3 pcs.;
- salt - 1 tbsp. l .;
- water - 1.5 tbsp.;
- red pepper flakes - 1 tsp;
- black peppercorns - 6 pcs.;
- allspice peas - 6 pcs.;
- mustard seeds - 1 tbsp. l .;
- a mixture of French herbs - ½ sachet;
- thyme - 1 tsp
Canning asparagus is required according to the following recipe:
- Rinse the asparagus under the tap and separate the frayed ends.
- Blanch in boiling water in a bunch for a few minutes.
- Move to ice.
- After cooling, you can chop, but it is better to marinate whole.
- Arrange in previously sterilized jars on a lemon ring, garlic cloves and pepper. Then place the asparagus slices to the bottom.
- For pouring, put a saucepan with the required amount of water. Pour spices and herbs into boiling liquid. After a couple of minutes, add apple cider vinegar and salt.
- After 5 minutes, turn off and immediately pour into the jars. The pouring should completely cover the asparagus, but not reach the neck.
- Place them in a convenient large container for sterilization.
- After boiling, it should take about 20 minutes.
Roll up with tin lids, wait for complete cooling for 1 day and store.
Is it possible to eat pickled asparagus for weight loss
Marinated low-calorie asparagus is included in the diet of overweight people.
Here are the processes in the body that are triggered when consumed:
- decreased appetite;
- excess fluid is removed;
- cellulite goes away;
- energy reserve increases, fatigue disappears.
Everyone is selected their own method of losing weight:
- Fasting days, when, in addition to pickled asparagus, they eat nothing during a diet divided into 5 meals.
- Basic diet. The canned product is present along with other products in dietary meals for no more than 5 days.
- As part of other diets. In this option, you should reduce the rate to 100 g and adhere to the diet for up to 2 weeks.
How many calories in pickled asparagus
As mentioned, pickled green asparagus is low in calories. 100 g of the product contains from 15 to 20 kcal.
But you should take into account the fact that some recipes use additional ingredients with which the indicators change. For example, adding vegetable or olive oil can increase the energy value. Calories should be calculated using special calculators, if the diet requires it.
Terms and conditions of storage of pickled asparagus
Store pickled asparagus in a cool, dark place. Usually, the storage periods for home preservation are set conditional and they are 1 year. But it all depends on the premises, containers and products used in the preparation.
For example, in a wet cellar, a tin lid will quickly rust and lose its effectiveness. The result will be "bombing". The relative humidity should be kept within 75%.
In any case, such canned food will not stand for a long time, and the type of marinade, which should remain transparent, will indicate safety. Bloated cans are unusable.
Conclusion
Pickled asparagus is a leading health food item. Compliance with the proportions in the recipes will allow you to make homemade preparations. At a convenient moment, it can be used for home meals.
