Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes, halved
Salt and Pepper, to taste

3/4 cup (175 mL) water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 tbsp (7 mL) balsamic vinegar
Salt and Pepper, to taste

2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
3/4 cup (175 mL) water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and Pepper, to taste

1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds
3/4 cup (175 mL) water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Salt and Pepper, to taste

1/2 tbsp (7 mL) olive oil
1/2 tbsp (7 mL) Lemon Pepper Rub
3/4 cup (175 mL) water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

Directions

For Parmesan Asparagus:
Pour water into base of Shallow Micro-Cooker, top with tray. Place asparagus on tray, cover with lid. Microwave 5 min or until crisp tender, stirring halfway. Remove cooker from microwave, immediately top with tomatoes and cheese. Cover and allow to sit for 1 min, or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
For Balsamic Asparagus:
Pour water into base of Shallow Micro-Cooker, top with tray. Place asparagus on tray, cover with lid. Microwave 5 min or until crisp tender, stirring halfway. Transfer to serving platter, drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
For Asparagus with Toasted Breadcrumbs:
Place bread into Manual Food Processor. Process until bread is finely chopped. Transfer to base of Shallow Micro-Cooker and mix with oil. Microwave 2 min, stirring every 30 sec, until breadcrumbs become slightly brown and crispy. Transfer to small bowl. Pour water into base of Shallow Micro-Cooker, top with tray. Place asparagus on tray, cover with lid. Microwave 5 min or until crisp tender, stirring halfway. Meanwhile, combine lemon zest and breadcrumbs. Transfer cooked asparagus to serving platter, drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top evenly with breadcrumb mixture.
For Asparagus with Toasted Almonds:
Toast nuts in base of Shallow Micro-Cooker for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Set aside. Pour water into base, top with tray. Place asparagus on tray, cover with lid. Microwave 5 min or until crisp tender, stirring halfway. Transfer to serving plate, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
For Lemon Pepper Asparagus:
Combine oil and rub in small bowl. Toss asparagus with oil mixture. Pour water into base of Shallow Micro-Cooker; top with tray. Place asparagus on tray, cover with lid. Microwave 5 min or until crisp tender, stirring halfway.