Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus
Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus delivers tender-crisp spears brightened with fresh lemon, a hint of garlic, and a touch of black pepper. Light and refreshing with a gentle snap, it’s a quick side that pairs beautifully with fish, chicken, or pasta on busy weeknights or spring gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Take each asparagus spear and snap it near the end where it naturally breaks to remove the woody parts. Put the asparagus in a microwave-safe glass container with a lid. Add water.
- 2
Roll the lemon on a flat surface to help release the juice; cut it in half. Squeeze both halves over the asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder.
- 3
Cover the container and place it in the microwave. Cook on high until tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 32.89 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 2.54 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 7.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.65 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 37.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 265.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 43.16 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 20.93 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 32.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Lemon, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 32.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus healthy?
- Mena's Simple Steamed Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 32.89 calories and 2.54 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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