LEMON ASPARAGUS

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Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Pinch dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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