Categories: Asparagus, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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

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