Asparagus with Bacon
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
asparagus
cut diagonally into 1" pieces |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh, snipped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | slices |
bacon
fried and chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680.4 | g |
asparagus
cut diagonally into 1" pieces |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, snipped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2 | slices |
bacon
fried and chopped |
|
Directions
Place steamer basket in ½ inch 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, ½ cup water and ¼ teaspoon salt in 1½-quart microwable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 2 to 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.
