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Asparagus With Lemon Butter
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 3
In ' 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes' by Carol Gelles
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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