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Asparagus - Culture, Family, Travel, Consumer Reviews - Posted: 1st Aug, 2013 - 12:57pm
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Archived Recipe: VegetablesPost Date: 1st Aug, 2013 - 12:57pm / Post ID: #
Asparagus
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Asparagus 
Recipe category:
Vegetables
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Recipe details: ASPARAGUS
| Ingredients | |||
| 2 | pound | asparagus, for 4 servings | |
Directions: | |||
| 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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