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How To Microwave Asparagus

Fast, Easy and Ready in a Minute this microwave asparagus recipe will have you sitting down to dinner with a fresh delicious green side dish.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs water
  • 1 bunch of asparagus

Instructions

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  1. Wet a paper towel with the 2 Tbs of water. Squeeze out any excess water from the paper towel.
  2. Wrap the paper towel around the Asparagus.
  3. Heat on high for 4 minutes.
  4. Check if the Asparagus is hot enough.
  5. Repeat in 20 second intervals until Asparagus is heated through.

Notes

  • PRO TIP:  If you want even MORE flavor out of your Asparagus, wet the paper towel with chicken broth instead of water.
  • PRO TIP:  If you want even MORE flavor out of your Asparagus, wet the paper towel with chicken broth instead of water.
  • You can use this recipe for as many Asparagus as you like, but wrap them with no more than 8 stalks together.
  • If you are cooking more Asparagus, increase the time accordingly.
  • Top your heated Asparagus with a pat of butter, salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • You might also like your asparagus topped with salad dressing (personally I like Ranch on mine).
  • There’s an entire list in the post for topping ideas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1

% Daily Value*

Calories 1kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.