Simply Steamed Asparagus

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus spears

1 teaspoon butter

¼ teaspoon salt

3 cups water

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus or until asparagus is tender.

Nutritional Information

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 31.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 4.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Cholesterol: 2.7mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 889.3IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 59.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 33mg 3%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 17.7mg 6%

Potassium: 231.4mg 7%

Sodium: 160.1mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 10.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.