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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Asparagus

Gentle diuretic and one of the few vegetables considered tridoshic; Western cousin of the great rasayana shatavari.

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Asparagus — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Asparagus — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Gentle diuretic and one of the few vegetables considered tridoshic; Western cousin of the great rasayana shatavari.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Steam or sauté briefly — overcooking destroys its delicacy; spring's cleansing vegetable.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (Asparagus genus; shatavari analogy).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • steamed with ghee and lemon
  • in spring soups
  • risotto-style grain dishes

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: gout (purines, large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Asparagus

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 6 spears (90g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Asparagus

Asparagus Tofu RiceLunch · 44 min

Asparagus Tofu Rice

Asparagus Tofu Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Tofu Asparagus Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Tofu Asparagus Stir-Fry

Tofu Asparagus Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm,...

Whole-Wheat Asparagus Pea PastaDinner · 43 min

Whole-Wheat Asparagus Pea Pasta

Whole-Wheat Asparagus Pea Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook unti...

Asparagus Pea Tofu BakeDinner · 60 min

Asparagus Pea Tofu Bake

Asparagus Pea Tofu Bake is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender...

Asparagus Tofu RoastDinner · 52 min

Asparagus Tofu Roast

Asparagus Tofu Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Grishma Asparagus Mung RiceLunch · 45 min

Grishma Asparagus Mung Rice

Grishma Asparagus Mung Rice is composed for grishma with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm and k...

Asparagus Fennel SoupDinner · 49 min

Asparagus Fennel Soup

Asparagus Fennel Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Warm Quinoa Asparagus Pea BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Quinoa Asparagus Pea Bowl

Warm Quinoa Asparagus Pea Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm...

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