- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 dash white pepper
- Place asparagus and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine butter, mint, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus; toss to coat.