Steamed Asparagus
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Steamed Asparagus is delicious with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt, but it's also a useful culinary technique to master. Steaming asparagus, or any vegetable, is a pro-level tip to prep veggies for quick cooking later.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears trimmed and cut to fit in steamer basket (about 1 pound)
Instructions
- In a medium or large saucepan, add 1 inch of water. Add steamer basket (with feet extended) and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus to steamer basket.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam for 4 to 6 minutes (or until desired doneness is reached).
Notes
- One bunch (about 1 pound) is enough for 4 side-dish servings, about 1/2 to 1 cup each.
- Asparagus: Look for firm, thin stalks with tightly closed tips. While available all year round, spring is the best time to buy fresh asparagus. Trim stalks into pieces about the same size and fit in the steamer basket, or chop into smaller pieces so they cook evenly.
- Yield: One bunch (about 1 pound) is enough for 4 side-dish servings, about 1/2 to 1 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
23kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
851IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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