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Simply Steamed Asparagus
Simply Steamed Asparagus highlights tender spears with a light butter gloss and a whisper of salt, letting their fresh, green flavor shine. It’s a bright, clean side that pairs effortlessly with roasted meats, seafood, or pasta for weeknights or holiday spreads alike.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Pour 3 cups of water into the bottom section of the steamer pan set. Add the butter and salt, then bring to a boil.
- 3
Trim the dry ends from the asparagus. If the spears are thick, lightly peel them with a vegetable peeler.
- 4
Place the asparagus spears in the top section of the steamer pan set. Steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 62.79 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.52 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.17 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 19.47 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.4 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 7.46 g Moderate
- Calcium 27.69 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate
- Potassium 230.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 43.47 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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