YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
10 minREADY
20 minIngredients
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.
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