Somerfrost got me thinking about cutting back on meat and eating more veggies. Here's one that can be used as a main course, easy for the "cooking challenged", and featuring one of my favorites.
Also, it tastes great!
Mushroom Garlic Asparagus
Ingredients
1/2 Pound mushrooms -- sliced (button or portobello)
1 Clove garlic -- minced
3 Tablespoons butter
1 Pound asparagus
2 Teaspoons soy sauce
Preparation:
Place butter in a 2 quart oblong dish. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 seconds. Add garlic and mushrooms. Microwave at high (100%) 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms and garlic. Set aside. Place asparagus in dish, placing thicker portions to outside edge. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until tender crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Add soy sauce and mushrooms. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until mushrooms are heated through, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Makes 4 servings.
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