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Steamed Asparagus
Steamed Asparagus is a fast, easy, and healthy recipe. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for the perfect crisp-tender texture!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 32 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears , about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add water to the bottom of a large pot on high heat.
- Insert a steamer bucket.
- Trim the bottom of the asparagus. To test where to trim, gently bend one stalk in your hands and see where it naturally snaps near the end.
- If stalks are thick, peel them with a peeler.
- Add asparagus to the steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes for thin stalks and 7 minutes for thicker stalks.
- Remove from basket to serving tray, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.