Asparagus tall and honorable, embodies the crisp and bright days of Spring. Asparagus is rich in fiber, folic acid, Vitamin K, chromium and amino acids. It is on the top of my list of my favorite spring veggies.

Of all the cruciferous vegetables, Romanesco is by far the most beautiful and picturesque, chartreuse in color and spiny in texture. It tastes wonderful too, distinctly different from it’s white and dark green counter parts ( little more nutty in flavor).First documented in 16th century Italy, it is distinctly seasonal, a perfect addition to the Thanksgiving and holiday table.

This dish is as easy and simple as it gets but packed with flavor. I just ate it mixed with quinoa but it is the perfect side dish for your holiday meals, adding an air of unconventionality and flair to say your Thanksgiving dinner. It is not a usual suspect. Green Beans and mushrooms are often found on the Thanksgiving table but because here in California, I can easily find asparagus at this time, I chose to use asparagus as they have a lot less lectins compared to green beans. By all means use green beans for this recipe if green beans are available and you don’t give a diddly squat about lectin levels.