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
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.
