LEMON-HERB ASPARAGUS

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Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsps butter
• 1/2 tsp dried whole basil
• 1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• Lemon twists (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales with a knife, if desired. Arrange spears in a 10 x 6 x 2 inch dish with stem ends towards outside of dish; add water.

Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain.

Combine butter, lemon juice, and basil in a 1-cup glass measurer. Microwave on HIGH 1 minutes and stir well. Arrange asparagus on a platter; pour juice mixture over asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lemon, if desired.