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Seasoned Asparagus

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Our Test Kitchen used lemon juice and a pinch of mint to give a light fresh taste to tender asparagus. The pretty spears cook quickly in the microwave."
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 dash white pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place asparagus and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine butter, mint, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus; toss to coat.

FOOTNOTES

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 41 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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