Asparagus with Bacon

20 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

44 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	asparagus	cut diagonally into 1" pieces
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, snipped
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1/4	teaspoon	salt
2	each	bacon slices	fried and chopped

Directions

Place steamer basket in 1/2" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch the bottom of basket). Place lower stalk pieces in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 4 minutes. Add tips. Cover tightly and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer.

Toss asparagus with parsley, lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle with bacon.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Place asparagus, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1 1/2-quart microwable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 2-3 minutes. Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 munites; drain. Continue as directed.

* 2 PACKAGES (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook as directed on package; drain.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 180g

Amount per Serving

Calories 44 5% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 152mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	28%		Vitamin C	25%
Calcium	4%		Iron	21%

* 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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