Steamed Asparagus With Red-Pepper Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. asparagus or 20 (3/4-inch) stalks
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1 Tbsp. sour cream
1/4 tsp. cider vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

Remove and discard woody ends of asparagus stalks.
With vegetable peeler, peel lower part of each stalk.
Arrange in single layer in shallow 10-inch microwave-safe dish.
Add water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 3 to 4 minutes.