How many spears of asparagus in a serving?

[Anonymous]

I also have a salad.

2 proteins, 1 starch, and 2 veg sides. Thats my usual formula for a dinner party and it always seems to work.

[Anonymous]

I agree that you should try to add more veg. I don't count a salad as a veg.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I'd go 5 or so.

Agree

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What? No, 3 is not enough. At least 5. Better to have too much than too little.

... say the fat American.

Know any people who got fat on asparagus???

[Anonymous]

USDA gives 6 spears as a serving size for asparagus (approximately .5 cup).

[Anonymous]

If you are plating the food, I think three is fine (although I personally think it is skimpy). If people are helping themselves, it will not be enough.

[Anonymous]

3 sticks is a garnish, not a side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I eat about 3 (plus 9).

Me too. Also agree that three spears is a garnish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think 3 if fine unless its the only side.

Yes, especially if you're having company--for each guest you could serve 3 spears of asparagus, a large piece of lettuce, 1 slice tomato, and perhaps one ounce of baked chicken with a glass of water?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here -

I am also serving corned beef, chicken breast, roasted potatoes, and a squash/tomato/pepper mixture.

If you're serving this all plated, I still think at least 5 would be nice. And even if it's just there for people to choose, the first people will put at least 5 on their plates and there won't be any left for the last people (unless there are some folks who hate asparagus, which just might be). I just don't think you can go wrong with having a little extra.

In complete agreement here--sounds perfect!

[Anonymous]

Why does this crack me up so much - three pages and 36 responses for a very specific question on how many spears of asparagus are in a serving!! I love it!!!

[Anonymous]

Oh, and I think the squash/tomato/pepper thing sounds nauseating. So if I'm the last person in line and there's no asparagus left, it's no veg for me.

If you really can't go back to the store, or have someone else pick some up, can't you at least make a salad?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why does this crack me up so much - three pages and 36 responses for a very specific question on how many spears of asparagus are in a serving!! I love it!!!

Seems we DCUM posters have a lot of extra time and little stress today!

[Anonymous]

5 spears is considered a serving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:5 spears is considered a serving.

This. And I own a restaurant and this is the portion of asparagus we serve.