Lemon Scented Asparagus

Asparagus is a delicious vegetable. The lemon flavour really brings out the best in asparagus. This recipe is not only tasty, but it has no fat and it takes minutes to make.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1  bundle of asparagus
1  lemon, rind and juice
    pinch of salt and ground black pepper

 

Clean the asparagus and cut off approximately 2 inches of the ends. Place it in a microwavable dish and drizzle with juice of a lemon. Place a microwave safe top on the dish and microwave asparagus for 3 minutes on high.

Sprinkle asparagus with lemon rind and you are ready to eat.


 

TIP DU JOUR:
To keep asparagus fresh in the fridge and prevent it from becoming stalky, stand asparagus vertically in container filled with water.