Oriental asparagus

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2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 package (10 oz.) frozen cut asparagus 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (5 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Setting: HIGH
1. Combine butter and almonds in 1-quart glass casserole.
2. MICROWAVE for 11/2 MINUTES. Stir and MICROWAVE for 2 to 3 MINUTES or until golden brown. Remove almonds. Add asparagus, celery and water chestnuts to butter; cover.
3. MICROWAVE for 5 MINUTES. Stir and MICRO-WAVE for 3 to 4 MINUTES or until tender-crisp. Stir in soy sauce and almonds. Let stand, covered, 3 min¬utes before serving.
4 Servings