FLAV-R-PAC

Asparagus Cut Spears

No preparation, no waste, just tender, all-green, Grade A asparagus spears cut to 1" lengths with a minimum of at least 18% tips. Individually quick frozen and packed so you can use what you need, when you need it.

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Ingredients

Asparagus

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ¾ cup (83 grams)
Servings Per Container:
2 ½ lb. Package: 13
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 20 Calories From Fat: 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
  Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.00mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
  Dietary Fiber <1g 2%
  Sugars 2.00g
Protein 2.00g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 0% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
 Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Potassium   3,500mg 3,500mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
 Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Preparation

Remove desired amount of vegetables from the bag and heat to 165°F prior to serving for foods safety and quality.

Safe Handling of Food

Storage

Store at or below 0ºF (-18°F) or store in freezer compartment of the refrigerator.

Pack

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Catalog# Pack Size Case Count Pallet Tie Pallet High Total Pallet Gross Wt. Net Wt. Volume Length Width Height
01146 2 ½ lb. 6 16 6 96 16.5 15.0 0.67 16 ⅞ 11 ⅜ 6

Recipes

Serving Suggestions

ASPARARGUS WITH PANCETTA AND OYSTER SAUCE
Heat olive oil with slivered garlic and small pieces of chopped pancetta (or bacon)until cooked. Add oyster sauce and Asparagus (that has been cooked according to directions); toss to coat. Cook an additional 4 minutes until flavors combine and asparagus is heated through.


SHRIMP SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, ROASTED PEPPERS AND PESTO SAUCE
On serving plate, arrange in sections: cooked seared shrimp, steamed asparagus and roasted red pepper strips. Drizzle the plate with basil pesto sauce and serve with garlic bread.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO WITH LEMON ZEST
Add frozen asparagus during the last 10 minute cooking time of risotto; season with salt and pepper and shredded lemon rind.