Perfect Microwave Asparagus - Microwave Asparagus in Olive Oil

Take the confusion out of preparing asparagus by following this Perfect Microwave Asparagus recipe. The method is quick and easy, and the result is a roasted asparagus that will soon become your go-to asparagus recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: people

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, washed to remove dirt
1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (seas salt, iodized salt or Pink Himalayan Salt)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Break asparagus spears into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1/2 inches. Discard the woody ends.
Put the asparagus pieces in a microwave steamer dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to evenly coat the asparagus.
Cover with the microwave steamer lid. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes depending on your desired texture. Start with 2 minutes, adding 30 second increments. Check the texture with a fork. See the notes below about texture.

Notes

This is a fast way to cook asparagus.
There's no need to cut the asparagus. It will naturally break into bite-sized pieces. Discard the woody ends.
Everyone has different preferences on the texture of cooked asparagus. If you like a bite to yours, start with 2 minutes of cooking time. Check it with a fork, and then continue to cook for 30 second intervals. Check after each one until it's at your desired texture. I like mine a bit more soft without being crunchy, so I tend to cook mine more like 3 1/2 to 4 minutes.
- The cook time may also change if you are cooking up more or less asparagus than the recipe calls. I often make a single portion which means I take the cook time down to about 2 minutes.
Do not add water to the microwave steamer. It is not necessary.
The perfect cooking vessel is a microwaveable steamer dish. Our favorite comes from Pampered Chef, but there's other brands on Amazon like this one.
The texture is that of roasted asparagus. Nobody will know you took a shortcut and used the microwave.
Tweak the seasonings with whatever you prefer. My favorite is the simple combination of salt, pepper and garlic powder.
To make perfect microwave asparagus a clean eating recipe or one that follows a 30 day clean eating challenge, use organic ingredients and substitute Pink Himalayan Salt for sea salt.
Try another favorite asparagus recipe of ours Asparagus Corn Salad.

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