Steamed ASPARAGUS - How to Steam Fresh ASPARAGUS Demonstation

ASPARAGUS is in peak season from April through late June!! Deronda demonstrates how fast & easy ASPARAGUS is to steam!! HEALTHY FOR YOU!! Each Asparagus spear has just 4 calories, high in fiber, loaded with antioxidants, and contains no fat or cholesterol!! EXCELLENT SIDE DISH!! Get your ASPARAGUS ON!!

1. Once you arrive with asparagus in your kitchen...be sure to store stalk tips in water, up to 5 days, before using!! Keep refrigerated!!

2. Use a steaming basket to steam fresh asparagus!! Be sure to avoid asparagus coming into contact with water during steaming process.

3. Add 2 cups of water to a 5-quart sauce pan, or Dutch oven. Bring water to boil, over medium-high heat. Add asparagus to steaming basket. Placing over boil water.

4. Steam large asparagus stalks for 6-8 minutes. Steam small asparagus stalks for 2-4 minutes. Use a sharp knife to test for tenderness. Inserted knife into cooked stalks. Knife will remove from stalk without holding onto the asparagus.

Remove from heat. Add cooked asparagus stalks to warm serving dish.

Season with a little butter, olive oil, salt, and/or fresh cracked black pepper, or NOT!!

~~ENJOY your STEAMED ASPARAGUS~~

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