Steamed Asparagus
10 min·American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoons butter
Instructions
5 steps
- 1
Wash asparagus under cool water and shake a little bit to dry.
- 2
Snap off the bottom stem of each spear.
- 3
Place water in the bottom of a saucepan and line with a steamer basket ensuring the water doesn't touch the basket. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- 4
Place asparagus in the basket, cover and allow to steam 4-6 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness.
4 min - 5
Place asparagus on a plate, toss with butter and season with salt & pepper. Serve warm.
Progress
0 / 5 steps
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories
59cal
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
4.0g
Fat
4.0g
Fiber
2.0g
Sugar
2.0g
Sodium
34mg
Saturated Fat
3.0g
