Microwave Asparagus
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Microwave Asparagus
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Easy recipe that shows you how to steam cook asparagus in a microwave. Takes all of 5 minutes for the most delicious, nutritious side dish ever!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus typically a bunch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Wash the asparagus to remove any grit or dirt. Don't dry them since the water typically helps with microwave steaming!
- Then, trim the edges. You can either do this by bending the stalk close to the white woody part and it'll break naturally. Or if processing a bunch at once, line them all up and chop off the wood part.
- Line up the asparagus in a neat flat row in a long microwave-safe container, ideally one with a lid or one that you can cover with a plate. Then, add a tablespoon of water.
- Cover with lid or plate and microwave on high heat for 3 minutes for al dente asparagus. If your asparagus is a bit on the thicker side (more than half an inch thick), you might need to microwave for 5 minutes to get to al dente texture. If you desire a softer consistency, cook in 1 minute increments until you reach desired softness
- Remove the asparagus from the microwave with oven safe mitts and be careful opening the lid or removing the plate since it'll be quite steamy! Then, drizzle a teaspoon each of olive oil and lemon juice, and add a teaspoon of salt and garlic powder along with half a teaspoon of black pepper. Use a fork or a spatula to toss the asparagus and you're done!
Notes
- To save yourself the hassle of washing multiple things, microwave the asparagus in the same container you plan to store it if possible. I typically use long glass containers with an airtight lid. This way, I can just throw them in the fridge if there are leftovers!
- Seasoning suggestions are for basic steamed asparagus - you can season with any other seasoning you typically use for asparagus!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1169mg
(49%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1717IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1169mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1717IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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