How to Steam Asparagus
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This quick guide on steamed asparagus is one you will return to again and again. It’s flavorful, simple, and always a welcome addition to the dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add water, salt, and butter into a steamer pot. Bring it to a boil and place the steamer basket into the pot.
- Trim the rough edges off of the asparagus stalks. Lift the steamer basket up slightly and place the spears inside.
- Steam asparagus for about 5 minutes or until tender. Depending on the thickness of asparagus you may need to steam them longer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
889IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 889IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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