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Steamed Asparagus
Follow these handy tips for a quick and easy asparagus side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoons butter
Instructions
- Wash asparagus under cool water and shake a little bit to dry.
- Snap off the bottom stem of each spear.
- Place water in the bottom of a saucepan and line with a steamer basket ensuring the water doesn't touch the basket. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Place asparagus in the basket, cover and allow to steam 4-6 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Place asparagus on a plate, toss with butter and season with salt & pepper. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for asparagus only.
- Choose asparagus spears of the same width to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the steamer basket and ensure the basket doesn't touch the water (or the asparagus will boil instead of steam).
- Asparagus can vary in thickness so cooking time can vary. Cook thinner spears for about 3-4 minutes and medium spears for about 4-6 minutes or until they reach desired doneness.
- Cooked spears can be served warm, room temperature or even chilled in salads.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated by storing in airtight containers for 4-5 days.
- To freeze, cool completely and transfer to freezer bags. Squeeze the air out and store for 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.