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Lemon Asparagus II
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 8 Minutes
Servings: 2
Simple, easy, quick and very tasty, put a bit of butter or margerine on the asparagus when you serve them if you want I don't bother they are so flavorsome plain
Ingredients:
12 stalks asparagus
1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
butter or margarine (optional)
Directions:
1. Wash the asparagus and snap of the tough bottom stem.
2. Bring to a boil 1 1/2 cups water in a fairly large saucepan (large enough so the spears can lay flat).
3. Slice the lemon and put it in the pot along with the oregano and water.
4. When it is at a roiling boil put in the asparagus cover and cook 3 minutes.
5. The spears should be heated through but still crisp.
By RecipeOfHealth.com