Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1 1/2
pounds
asparagus

cut diagonally into 1" pieces



2
tablespoons
parsley

fresh, snipped



2
tablespoons
lemon juice





1/4
teaspoon
salt





2
ea
bacon slices

fried and chopped

 Place steamer basket in 1/2" 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.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:  Place asparagus, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1 1/2-quart microwable casserole.  Cover tightly and microwave on high 2-3 minutes. Cover and
microwave until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 munites; drain.  Continue as directed. 



* 2 PACKAGES (1 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus.  Cook as directed on package; drain