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Steamed Asparagus
Steamed asparagus is the perfect addition to any meal! All it needs is a squeeze of lemon and freshly cracked salt and pepper to be a knockout side!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bundle of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet, fill the skillet with 1-2 inches of water. Add the asparagus and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and steam for 4-6 minutes or until tender.
- Remove the asparagus from the water and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.