Steamed Asparagus

Lisa Keys

Spring forward with this beautifully green simple steamed asparagus side dish.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 3 kcal

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus 3 to 4 stalks per person

Instructions

Trim the bottom third of asparagus spears with a vegetable peeler.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a steamer basket.
Cover and steam asparagus until crisp tender, about 4 to 6 minutes depending upon thickness.
Run asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking and retain the green color, if serving as a salad.
Arrange asparagus on serving plate and add desired toppings and seasoning *or chill and add to a salad.

Notes

I love mine drizzled with olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, lemon juice and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword asparagus, garden therapy, spring time meals, steamed, vegetable

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