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

 

Yield

1 servings

Prep

2 min

Cook

5 min

Ready

7 min
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
2 pounds asparagus
for 4 servings
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
907.2 g asparagus
for 4 servings
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Directions

Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A, B and cup 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 to 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 to 2 minutes. Drain. Steaming: Place steamer or basket in ½ 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 ¼ cup 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 (32.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 2274% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 19g 76%
Sugars g
Protein 40g
Vitamin A 137% Vitamin C 85%
Calcium 22% Iron 108%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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