How to Microwave Asparagus
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How to Microwave Asparagus
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Prep Time
2 minsCook Time
3 minsFree Time
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A telltale sign of spring, asparagus steams beautifully in the microwave. Stalks quickly become tender with just the right amount of crisp, turning into a vibrant green color along the way. Thicker stalks will need a bit more time to cook than thinner ones.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 7-8 (6 ounces) asparagus, trimmed
Preparation
- Cut the tough, fibrous ends off of the asparagus.
- Place in an Anyday dish and cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes, or until asparagus is bright green and tender, but not mushy.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Tangy Parmesan: Toss with orange zest, grated parmesan cheese, and champagne vinegar.
- Mint and Feta: Mix with mint, feta, and thinly sliced apple.
- Crispy sesame: Mix with sesame dressing (sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar), topped with crispy noodles and sesame seeds.
- Avocado toast topper: Top avocado toast with sliced eggs and asparagus.
Recipe notes
- White, green, and purple asparagus cook for the same amount of time.
- If asparagus is thick, use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off the bottom half of the stalk to make it more tender.
- For thicker stalks, add more time in 30-second increments if needed. For thinner stalks, decrease the cook time.
- For the most even cooking, stir halfway through the cook time.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
Microwave Match Up: Asparagus
See for yourself— microwaving asparagus is simply faster, start to finish.
| Appliance | Cook Time |
|---|---|
| Microwave in an Anyday dish | 2-4 mins |
| Oven* | 25-30 mins |
| Grill* | 20 mins |
| Stovetop* | 13 mins |
Step by Step: Microwaving Asparagus
