Loading ... Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
For asparagus, time steaming in the microwave is relatively the same: four to six minutes. ]Broccoli: Broccoli florets are steamed on the stovetop about five minutes. Look for a dark color change and you will know when the broccoli is done. In the microwave, allow broccoli florets to steam three to five minutes.
Watch broth closely as it will begin to steam in a few seconds. As soon as liquid begins to steam,add Asparagus. Cover with a tight fitting lid. and cook for 3 minutes. The outside will be tender, and the inside will be crisp. Healthy SautÃ© will concentrate both the flavor and nutrition of Asparagus. Transfer to a plate.