Microwave Asparagus

by

Fresco

Posted March 13, 2020 (Last updated April 23, 2021)

Serves

3

Total Time

9mins

Calories

263

For a healthy side dish with little clean-up, try this quick and delicious microwave asparagus. Wrapping the asparagus in damp paper towels allows it to steam quickly and easily, whilst retaining its color.

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    Ingredients

  • Asparagus icon
    Asparagus455 gtrimmed
  • Kosher salt icon
    Kosher saltas needed
  • Ground sumac icon
    Ground sumac1 teaspoon
  • Extra virgin olive oil icon
    Extra virgin olive oil60 ml
  • Pecorino cheese icon
    Pecorino cheese40 g
    Method

  • 1. Line a clean plate with paper towels
  • 2. Layer with asparagus evenly
  • 3. Sprinkle with kosher salt and ground sumac
  • 4. Roll up the paper towel with the asparagus inside
  • 5. Cook in microwave until tender - 4 min, high heat
  • 6. Allow to sit in the microwave for 1 minute before removing
  • 7. Remove
  • 8. Gently unfold the towel and allow any steam to escape
  • 9. Transfer vegetables to serving plate
  • 10. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
  • 11. Sprinkle with pecorino cheese
  • 12. Serve immediately

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