Steamed Asparagus

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Steamed Asparagus

 

1 bunch asparagus

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the

asparagus are very thick, peel them.

Start about 2 inches down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not

necessary to peel thin asparagus.

 

Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the

asparagus are bright green

and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick

asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and

season

with salt and pepper.

 

Yield: 4 servings.