How To Steam Asparagus in the Microwave

Name: How To Steam Asparagus in the Microwave
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, preferably thin or medium thickness; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:4min

Despite all the ways we love to prepare fresh spring asparagus, microwave steaming might be the very best. You’ve got to trust me here, because microwave steaming eliminates the need to boil water, takes just a few minutes, and makes perfectly tender asparagus spears without turning on the oven.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:51:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories18.1 kcal (1%)

Total Fat0.1 g (0%)

Carbs3.5 g (1%)

Sugars1.7 g (2%)

Protein2 g (4%)

Sodium234.4 mg (12%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 poundasparagus

preferably thin or medium thickness

½ teaspoonkosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Trim the asparagus: Trim the bottom 1 to 1 1/2-inches of woody stem from the bottom of the asparagus. Rinse the asparagus.

Step 2

Dampen the paper towels: Dampen 4 large paper towels with 1/4 cup water. Wring out any excess and stack the paper towels on top of each other. Lay the asparagus on the paper towels in a single layer.

Step 3

Season the asparagus: Sprinkle the asparagus with the salt.

Step 4

Roll the paper towels around the asparagus: Roll the paper towels into a bundle with the asparagus. You should have a spiral of asparagus with paper towels in between.

Step 5

Microwave the asparagus: Place the bundle in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. Check for doneness — the asparagus should be tender crisp. Microwave for 1 minute more on high if needed.

Step 6

Remove from the microwave using tongs: Using tongs, carefully remove the asparagus from the microwave.

Step 7

Serve: Dress the warm asparagus with a pat of butter or hollandaise sauce.

Step 8

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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