Gingered Asparagus
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"We enjoy asparagus fresh from our garden every spring. This is one of my favorite ways to serve it. It’s great for those watching their fat intake and so fast to fix." —Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New Jersey
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-1/4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place asparagus in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-save dish. Drizzle with half of the sauce; toss to coat.
Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.