Microwaved Asparagus Recipe

Name: Microwaved Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, rinsed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces

Microwave-steamed asparagus spears, seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, lemon, and butter, offer a quick and flavorful side dish.

⭐ 4.3 (170 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minTotal: 10 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Trim asparagus ends, cut spears into 2-inch pieces, and place them in a lidded microwave-safe bowl.
Sprinkle asparagus with kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder; pour in lemon juice and dot with butter.
Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir to distribute seasonings.
Continue microwaving for 2 to 3 more minutes until tender, stirring again before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 53 kcal

Carbohydrate: 5 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 355 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 3 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g