Asparagus Generic

Asparagus Generic

Serves: 1
 
 
Vegetarian Recipes
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Asparagus Generic , you'll need:
  • Asparagus
  • 1
  • 1/2 lb For
  • 4 servings

Method

  • Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A b 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.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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