Directions:
- Snap off bottom third of stalks or where they snap easily. Arrange the thoroughly washed stalks in 2 or 3 flat layers (bigger stalks on the bottom) in a 10-12 skillet.
- Cover with cold water until it stands 1/2 above the asparagus. Add a tablespoon each of salt and sugar.
- Bring UNCOVERED to a rolling boil; let boil from 2-4 minutes depending upon the thickness of the asparagus and whether you like it very crisp or not quite so chewy.
- Remove from the heat and let stand, still uncovered, in the water at least 8 minutes or until ready to serve.
- If the wait to serve is too long and the asparagus gets cold, simply bring to a boil once more, drain and serve immediately.
- Sometimes I get crazy and sizzle the stalks in the butter for a couple of minutes. Still have to put that on toast, though.
- Cooking Tip: Frozen asparagus may be cooked the same way. Start with frozen, cover with cold water, bring to a boil separating stalks; boil 1 minute, take off the heat and let stand for 4 minutes.
- Maybe you would like a smashed garlic clove and/or red pepper flakes in the water. I haven't tried that yet.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 34.03 Kcal (142 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 25.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.88g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 7.63mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1744.62mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 9.33mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.16g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 2.04g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2.9mg | 0% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 242.23 Kcal (1014 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 184.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.47g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 54.32mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 12417.23mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 66.42mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 15.37g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 14.52g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.82g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20.7mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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