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Steamed Asparagus
This Garlic Lime Steamed Asparagus is the perfect side dish to any meal. From winter to summer, your family will love this easy asparagus recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound asparagus
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ lime juice Fresh
Instructions
- Cut the bottom end
- Place in your skillet.
- Pour ½ cup of water, just enough to cover the bottom of the skillet.
- Place the lid back on.
- Turn on to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Steam the asparagus for about 2-3 minutes, until the asparagus turns bright green.
- Remove, the lid. If there is still water, continue to cook (it will boil off in a minute).
- Turn off heat.
- Squeeze half a lime over the asparagus and season with garlic salt.
- Serve imediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2336mg
(97%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1715IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2336mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1715IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.