Lemon Asparagus

Name: Lemon Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Pinch dried tarragon; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pinch dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 43 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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