Crunchy Asparagus(Serves 4)

Name: Crunchy Asparagus(Serves 4)
Ingredients: 2 c. asparagus or frozen pkg.; 2 Tbsp. water; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce; dash of pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt (optional); 1 Tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds; lemon slices (optional)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. asparagus or frozen pkg.
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce
dash of pepper
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 Tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds
lemon slices (optional)

Directions

1

Place asparagus and water in 1-quart casserole; cover. Microwave at High 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until asparagus is hot, stirring after half the cooking time to break apart.
2

Drain. Cover and set aside.
3

In small bowl or 1 cup measure, combine lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and seasonings.
4

Pour mixture over asparagus.
5

Toss to coat.
6

Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
7

Garnish with lemon slices if desired.