Portion Size: ½ cup asparagus 

Ingredients:     Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
4 cups bunch fresh asparagus	Washed and trimmed
3 cups water

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1	Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set
2	Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus.
3	If the spears are too thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
4	Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set.
5	Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.