Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus

trimmed

¼ cup unsalted butter

½ teaspoon minced garlic

4 pimento-stuffed green olives

sliced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon lemon zest

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover and steam until desired tenderness is achieved 6 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly but do not boil 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3

Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 152.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 2096.3IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 14.2mg 24%

Folate: 118.8mcg 30%

Calcium: 61.1mg 6%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 33.1mg 12%

Potassium: 468.2mg 13%

Sodium: 127.6mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 110

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.