Asparagus with Bacon

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==Ingredients==
* 1½ lbs asparagus cut diagonally into 1" pieces 2 packages (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook the asparagus as directed on package; drain.
* 2 tbsp fresh parsley, snipped
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 slice bacon, fried and chopped
==Directions==
# Place steamer basket in ½" 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, ½ cup water and ¼ teaspoon salt in 1 ½-quart microwavable casserole.
# Cover tightly and microwave on high (100% depending how powerful the microwave is) 3 minutes, less if very powerful (my microwave is an older one, in fact 20 years); stir.
# Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
# Let stand 1 minutes; drain.
# Continue as directed. 
== Notes ==
== Nutritional information ==
Serving size ¾ cup. Food exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exchanges + maybe ½ high-fat meat exchange; cal: 75; (bacon listed as saturated fat, but we wouldn't use it anyhow would we).
Category:Asparagus Side Dish Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes