Asparagus - Microwaved

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) bag Marketside Asparagus Spears (about 5 spears per serving)1 tablespoon butter½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper
Directions
1. Punch holes in the top of the asparagus bag.
2. Place the asparagus bag on a microwave safe dish.
3. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes
4. After cooking, remove from the microwave, using oven gloves.
5. Let stand, still covered, another couple of minutes.
6. Be careful as you cut a slit in the lid as the steam will also be hot!
7. Turn onto a serving dish.
8. Add the butter and season with salt and pepper.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings of about 5 spears per serving

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHUCKLES0719.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 43.5
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
  • Sodium: 235.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

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