Ingredients
- 1½ lbs asparagus cut diagonally into 1" pieces 2 packages (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook the asparagus as directed on package; drain.
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, snipped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 slice bacon, fried and chopped
Make it step by step
- Place steamer basket in ½" 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.
Nutrition and portions
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