lemon asparagus

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Servs: 4  Prep: 10m  

"Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. 'I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it,' she explains. 'Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish.'"

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  •   1 pinch dried tarragon
  •   2 tablespoons water
  •   salt and pepper to taste
  •   1 teaspoon lemon juice
  •   1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  •   2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Instructions

    1. Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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