Birds Eye Steamfresh Asparagus Spears makes it simple and easy to enjoy your vegetables. Picked fresh and frozen to hold onto the flavor, these asparagus spears provide your whole family with quality vegetables to round out your meal. These frozen vegetables are made with nothing artificial, leaving you with only the best. Serve this frozen vegetable with steak or chicken for a balanced meal with color. Preparation is easy; microwave right in the bag for up to 4 minutes or on the stove for 5 minutes. Keep this 8 ounce bag of frozen asparagus in your freezer until you're ready to serve it. It’s good to eat vegetables, so Birds Eye makes vegetables good to eat.

Asparagus

Cook thoroughly. See cooking instructions. Microwave Instructions: Microwave ovens vary adjust cooking times as needed to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer taken in several spots. 1. Place frozen, unopened bag this side up in microwave. Do not pierce bag. For microwaves with a metal rack, remove rack. 2. Microwave on high for the recommended cook time based on your microwave wattage. During cooking, the bag will slowly inflate. A special vent in the bag will allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard. 3. Let stand for 1 minute after cooking. (Stand time is important for food safety) carefully handle bag at corners marked with the light blue tabs and remove from microwave with two hands. Hold bag over serving dish. Tear bag at notch. Pour, stir and enjoy. Microwave cook time: 1200 wattage; 4 minutes. 1000 wattage; 4-1/2 minutes. 800 wattage; 5 minutes. For microwave ovens less than 800 watts, please use stovetop instructions. Stovetop Instructions: Caution: Product will be hot. 1. Empty frozen contents of bag into a 2-quart nonstick saucepan. Add 1 cup water. 2. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes. (stand time is important for food safety) drain and serve. For food safety & quality follow these instructions carefully. Keep frozen. Do not thaw. Cook thoroughly to a temperature of 165 degrees F. cook only one product at a time. Promptly refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat before serving.

Keep frozen - do not thaw.

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