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Microwave Asparagus
How do you get tender asparagus? You make microwave asparagus of course. It is tender, it is flavoursome, it is fast, and you will want to cook it every day in the microwave.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh asparagus
- 1 Tsp basil
- 1 Tsp oregano
- salt & pepper
- 1 Tsp Light I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Steamer Bowl
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Using a vegetable knife chop the ends off your bunch of asparagus and make sure it fits to the size of your steamer basket. Then give them a wash and add to the steamer basket.
- Add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 4 minutes. Though check on it at 2 minutes as your wattage might be higher than ours.
- When it beeps do a fork text and then increase the cook time if needed.
- Once cooked leave the steamer lid off, add a little butter and cook for a further 30 seconds to melt the butter onto the asparagus before serving.
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Notes
- Optional – I love my asparagus with melted butter, but it is totally optional.
- Fork – I highly recommend the fork test for quickly testing how done your asparagus is.
- Thanks for reading microwaving asparagus on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed asparagus, do check out our air fryer frozen chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
817IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 817IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.