Title: Aaparagus with Bacon
Categories: Diabetic Vegetable Side Meat
Yield: 4 Sweet ones

1 1/2	lb	Asparagus, cut diagonally into 1" pieces
		OR
10	oz	(2 pkg) frozen apaparagus
2	tb	Fresh parsley, snipped
2	tb	Lemon juice
1/4	ts	Salt
2	sl	Bacon, fried and chopped

2 packages (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook as directed on package; drain.

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 (100% depending how powerful the microwave is) 3 minutes, less if very powerful; stir. Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 minute; drain. Continue as directed.

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