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Bright green asparagus in a white rectangular dish. There's a nutcracker who looks like a chef in the foreground.

3 Minute Microwave Asparagus

Stacey Mincoff
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Pound of Asparagus washed and trimmed
  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse asparagus and shake off some of the excess water. Cut the woody end of the stalks (about 2 inches/5cm). Place in microwave safe dish, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with wax paper and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness. Careful when removing from microwave because the dish will be very hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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