How to Steam Asparagus
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How to Steam Asparagus
Description
How to Steam Asparagus shows you how to produce tender yet crisp asparagus spears by using the steaming method. Beginning with trimmed asparagus, you add water, salt, and unsalted butter to a steamer pot and bring it to a boil. The spears are then placed in a steamer basket and cooked for about 5 minutes or until tender. The butter adds a subtle richness while the salt enhances the natural asparagus flavor. Steaming is a gentle cooking technique that helps maintain the vegetable's bright green color and nutritive qualities.
The resulting asparagus is not mushy but cooked through, with a slight snap remaining for texture. This method works well for fresh asparagus stalks, and cooking time may be adjusted slightly depending on thickness. Steamed asparagus can accompany a wide range of meals, providing a light, mildly buttery green vegetable component.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tsp butter unsalted
- 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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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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