Fresh asparagus
1 tomato, chopped fine
1 rib celery, chopped fine
1/4 c. onion, chopped fine
1/4 tsp. sweet basil flakes
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt to taste
1/4 c. butter, melted

TOPPING:

1/4 tbsp. parmesan
1/2 c. fine bread crumbs

Arrange asparagus in a fan or circle in an oven-proof dish with stems to center of dish. Sprinkle a band of the remaining ingredients across the center of the spears. Cover with Saran Wrap and microwave 3 minutes at power level 10 and 4 minutes at powder level 8; rotating dish as it cooks. When cooked, remove plastic and sprinkle with parmesan and bread crumbs. Serves 4.