Asparagus!

• 4 paper towels
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, 1 to 1 ½ inches cut off the bottom
• Olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter (or Earth Balance if you don’t eat dairy)
• Salt & Pepper

Pour the water onto 4 paper towels. Spread out the paper towels and lay the asparagus on top of the dampened towels. Sprinkle with the salt. Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels. Lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave. Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a sauté pan. Remove the asparagus from the microwave using tongs and carefully unwrap. Add the asparagus to the heated butter, drizzle with olive oil, generously season with salt & pepper, and sauté for another 3-5 minutes.