Crunchy Asparagus(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. asparagus or frozen pkg.
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce
dash of pepper
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 Tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds
lemon slices (optional)

Preparation

Place asparagus and water in 1-quart casserole; cover. Microwave at High 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until asparagus is hot, stirring after half the cooking time to break apart.
Drain. Cover and set aside.
In small bowl or 1 cup measure, combine lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and seasonings.
Pour mixture over asparagus.
Toss to coat.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Garnish with lemon slices if desired.