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Asparagus (Generic) Recipe
Recipe Ingredients:
Asparagus
1 1/2 lb For 4 servings.
Recipe Instructions:
Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A &b 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" 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" 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" 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" 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.
Servings: 1
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Important Note: This Asparagus (Generic)
recipe was located in the public domain.It is suitable' for
diabetics and low carb diets solely because someone, somewhere,
decided to publish them as such. I am not qualified in medicine
or nutrition, so please use your own common sense when deciding
which are appropriate for your particular diet.
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