Asparagus

Title:
Asparagus

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Vegetables,
Low-cal




Ingredients:





          Asparagus


 1 1/2 lb For 4 servings.






 Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A &


 C. Allow about To Prepare: Break off tough ends as far


 down as stalks snap easily. For spears, tie with


 string. Or, cut each stalk into 1 inch pieces. Cooking


 Spears: In deep, narrow pan or asparagus pot, heat 1"


 salted water to boiling. Place asparagus upright in


 pot. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Boil uncovered for


 5 minutes. Cover and boil 2-3 minutes longer. Drain.


 Cooking pieces: Cook lower stalk pieces uncovered in


 1" boiling water for 6 minutes. Add tips, cover, and


 cook until tender, about 1-2 minutes. Drain. Steaming:


 Place steamer or basket in 1/2" water (water should


 not touch basket). Place asparagus in basket. Cover


 tightly and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and steam


 until tender, about 6 minutes. Microwave: Cover and


 nuke asparagus spears or 1" pieces and 1/4 c water in


 2 qt casserole on high 4 minutes. Turn asparagus over.


 Cover and nuke until tender crisp, about 3 minutes


 longer. Let stand 1 minute and drain.


 


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