How To Roast Asparagus In Microwave
Add 1 tablespoon of water.
How to roast asparagus in microwave. Put the asparagus and water in a microwave safe dish cover and cook on high for 3 minutes. Use oven mitts to remove the bowl from the microwave and be careful when removing the lid hot steam will escape. This secures the seam in place thereby preventing the paper towels from unraveling as the asparagus cooks.
Place the bundle in your microwave with the open seam side facing down. Cover dish with plastic wrap opening one corner slightly for steam to vent. Microwave the bundle for 3 to 4 minutes.
Place spears in a single layer in a glass microwave safe baking dish allowing room between spears. Cover with a microwave safe plate and microwave on high until tender crisp about 3 minutes. Place the trimmed spears in a microwave safe bowl.