*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Asparagus With Water Chestnuts

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  C.            margarine or butter
     3/4  Tsp.          salt
   1      Can           water chestnuts -- (8 oz.)
                        drained and sliced
     1/8  Tsp.          pepper
   7      C.            fresh asparagus -- cut
   1      Inch          diagonal pieces (2 lb. spears)

Place margarine, salt, pepper and asparagus in a 2 quart
casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High (100%) 7
minutes. Stir in water chestnuts. Microwave uncovered until
asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Makes 5
servings.
Note: If asparagus stands covered before serving, it
will be very tender instead of crisp-tender.


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