This is handsdown the quickest way to cook asparagus in 4 the Luv of Food’s mind.
    
    
            
        
            
                
            
                
        
            
                
        
            
        
    
    
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    Instructions
    
                
        
    
            
            
                
        
    
            
        With your fingers, break off the whiter end of each asparagus stalk.  It will snap where it should.    
                 
            
        Wash the asparagus and place on a plate with some of the water still on the asparagus.    
                 
            
        Cover asparagus entirely with a piece of parchment paper.    
                 
            
        Cook in microwave for 1 minute.      
                 
     
         
 
     
         
     
                
        
            
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                
        Add 1 tsp of butter or olive oil, and the Balance Factor goes from a perfect 0 to -4.  Between this vegetable and your dinner protein, you might want to add a starch such as rice or potatoes to keep your macronutrient balance close to 0!
      
         
    
        Nutrition Facts
        Asparagus
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 25
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                                
            Sodium 360mg
            15%
        
                                    
                Total Carbohydrates 3g
                1%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 1g
                4%
            
                                    
                Sugars 1g
            
                                    
            Protein 2g
            4%
        
                
                
            Vitamin A
            6%
        
                        
            Vitamin C
            25%
        
                        
            Calcium
            2%
        
                        
            Iron
            2%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.