(Feature Impact) It’s often true that the best warm-weather meals, from filling breakfasts to flavorful dinners, are made with the freshest ingredients. To ensure your family’s favorite recipes are up to par, start by sourcing local produce.
For example, Michigan Asparagus didn’t take an international flight to your local supermarket – it took about 3-7 days to get from the field to your table rather than 10-20 days for imported asparagus. Grown on more than 90 multi-generational family farms, its thick texture and fresh flavor can be found at your neighborhood store.
Available from around Mother’s Day through the end of June, the season relies primarily on natural rainfall, with irrigation used only when extremely dry conditions make it necessary, resulting in a more sustainable and environmentally responsible product. Â
Plus, it’s easy to prepare – 5-8 minutes in boiling water, or 2-3 minutes in a skillet like in this Asparagus Frittata that’s perfect for busy mornings. You can feel good knowing you’re serving loved ones a nutrient-dense, low-calorie vegetable with no fat, no cholesterol and little sodium to start the day with a hearty yet nutritious breakfast.
To find more warm-weather favorites that put fresh produce at the center of your plate, visit MichiganAsparagus.org.
