Lemon Asparagus II

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 stalks asparagus
  • 12 lemon
  • 12 teaspoon oregano
  • salt & pepper
  • butter or margarine (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash the asparagus and snap of the tough bottom stem.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil 1 1/2 cups water in a fairly large saucepan (large enough so the spears can lay flat).
  3. 3
    Slice the lemon and put it in the pot along with the oregano and water.
  4. 4
    When it is at a roiling boil put in the asparagus cover and cook 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    The spears should be heated through but still crisp.

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