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Instant Asparagus—Truly “Instant.”

Cooks' Note

Only 1⁄2 cup provides 41 percent of the United States recommended daily allowance (U.S.RDA) for vitamin C. Asparagus is at its best in the spring; choose firm, brightly colored spears.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons no sugar added French dressing

Preparation

  1. Snap off the thick stem ends of the asparagus spears and rinse. Put the water in a microwave-safe container, add the asparagus, and cover with a paper towel. Microwave at full power until crisp tender, 2 to 4 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the spears and the wattage of your microwave. Add dressing and serve.

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