Asparagus

Treat your family with this simple and tasty recipe that can help you make your kids become asparagus-lovers!

7 minutes Prep: 2 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

227 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

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asparagus

for 4 servings

Directions

Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A, B and 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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 inch 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 908g

Amount per Serving

Calories 227 4% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	76%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 20.0g	40%

Vitamin A	137%		Vitamin C	85%
Calcium	22%		Iron	108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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