Asparagus With Bacon
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, or 10 ounces frozen (2 packages)
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, snipped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
2 slices bacon, fried and chopped
Cooking Instructions
Place steamer basket in 1/2-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 and tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Toss asparagus with parsley, lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle with bacon. Microwave Directions: Place asparagus, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 tsp. salt in1- 1/2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 3 minutes, less if very powerful; stir. Cover and microwave until crisp and tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 minutes; drain. Continue as directed.
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