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Steamed Asparagus Recipe
Simple Steamed Asparagus Recipe (Quick and Easy)- bright green, tender, juicy, and full of fresh flavors. These steamed asparagus are a tasty and healthy side dish ready in less than 10 minutes with a few basic ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 81 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 large bundle asparagus I prefer the thicker variety
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheese parmesan cheese
- lemon wedges for serving
- 3 fresh basil torn into small pieces
Instructions
- Wash and dry the asparagus. Trim the bottom 1 to 1 1/2 inches to remove the tough end or woody stem from the bottom of the asparagus.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, basil, salt and pepper, and parmigiano cheese. Whisk until combined. Cover and set aside.
- Steam Asparagus (without steamer basket): Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan- large skillet (about 3/4 cup for a 12-inch skillet). Add the asparagus, cover with lid, and steam over medium-high heat until tender and bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Poke the thickest part with a fork to test for doneness.
- Steam Asparagus (with steamer basket): Add water to a pot to reach just under the steaming basket. Add the steamer basket and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the asparagus—steam with the lid on for 2 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Poke the thickest part with a fork to test for doneness.
- Season: Place the asparagus on a serving platter using a slotted spoon or kitchen tongs, draining away any water. While warm, toss gently with the prepared dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Top Tips
- Do not overcook the asparagus. Since the cooking time is short, keep an eye on them and only cook until bright green and fork tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
81kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
116IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 116IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.