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the garden and can cut it and cook it immediately, this may not be necessary.

Nutritive value

Green asparagus has some vitamin C and vitamin A. If you serve asparagus unseasoned or with a little bit of lemon juice, it is low in calories, about 35-40 calories per serving.

Directions for freezing

Select young tender tips. Wash thoroughly and sort into sizes. Trim stalks by removing scales with a sharp knife. Cut into even lengths to fit freezer containers. Scald or blanch the small spears 1-1/2 minutes, medium spears 2 minutes and large spears 3 minutes. Cool, drain and package in plastic freezer bags or boxes. Seal, label, and freeze.

The following recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Rolls is a delicious entree prepared in the microwave oven. The recipe calls for frozen asparagus. If you use fresh asparagus, you will need to blanch the asparagus first.

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