Quick And Easy Asparagus Microwave Food

PERFECT MICROWAVE ASPARAGUS - MICROWAVE ASPARAGUS IN OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Break asparagus spears into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1/2 inches. Discard the woody ends.
• Put the asparagus pieces in a microwave steamer dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to evenly coat the asparagus.
• Cover with the microwave steamer lid. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes depending on your desired texture. Start with 2 minutes, adding 30 second increments. Check the texture with a fork. See the notes below about texture.

SIMPLE MICROWAVED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut or snap woody ends from spears. Wash spears with cool water. Do not dry.
• Place spears in a single layer in a glass microwave-safe baking dish, allowing room between spears. Cover dish with plastic wrap, opening one corner slightly for steam to vent.
• Microwave on high for four minutes. Test doneness with fork.
• Season as desired with salt and pepper or other seasonings (garlic salt is good), butter or sauce. Serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until desired crispness, about 15 minutes.

MICROWAVE STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish and sprinkle with the olive oil and 1 tablespoon water, season with salt and pepper and top with the tarragon. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and seal well. Microwave for 2 minutes. Top with freshly shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.

MICROWAVED ASPARAGUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Stir once more before serving.
• Serve and enjoy.

MICROWAVE ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Wash the asparagus spears. Trim their ends. You can either trim enough of the ends so that the spears fit into your microwave-safe bowl, or, after trimming just the ends, cut them in half (or even chop them).
• Place the trimmed spears in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water.
• Cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Use oven mitts to remove the bowl from the microwave, and be careful when removing the lid - hot steam will escape.
• Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt and serve. Or season with melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Serve immediately.

EASY ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Cook and stir until tender. Place asparagus in the skillet, and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally to coat with seasonings. Sprinkle wine into the skillet, and scrape up any browned bits.
• Transfer asparagus to a shallow dish. Drizzle with remaining mixture in skillet, and dust evenly with Parmesan cheese and crushed whole wheat crackers.

THE BEST STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine, and dot with pieces of butter.
• Cover loosely, and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

EASY ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus on an ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; turn to coat. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until tender.