Asparagus With Lemon Butter

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup water
• 18 medium asparagus spears, bottoms snapped
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• coarse salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a big skillet, bring the water to a boil; add the asparagus; cook, covered, about 4 minute or to desired doneness; drain.
• 2 return asparagus to skillet; add the butter; cook over medium heat, tossing until the butter melts; add the lemon juice and salt; toss.
• 3 *may substitute 1/2 lb green beans (3 cups) for the asparagus.