SEASONED ASPARAGUS

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Our Test Kitchen used lemon juice and a pinch of mint to give a light fresh taste to tender asparagus. The pretty spears cook quickly in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash white pepper

Steps:

Place asparagus and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine butter, mint, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges