Simply Steamed Asparagus

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:10min

The first and most anticipated vegetable of spring requires very little to make it sing.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:40:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories45.7 kcal (2%)

Total Fat3.2 g (5%)

Carbs3.7 g (1%)

Sugars1.7 g (2%)

Protein2.1 g (4%)

Sodium196.1 mg (10%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbfresh asparagus

butter

salt

pepper

Instructions

Step 1

You don’t need to do too much to prepare asparagus properly. This is how I do mine on the stovetop with perfect results every time.

Step 2

Wash asparagus

Step 3

Snap the ends off to discard the ‘woody’ bits

Step 4

Place asparagus in a large skillet with ½ cup water and a pinch of salt

Step 5

Cover with a lid

Step 6

Bring to a boil

Step 7

Turn the heat off and let the collecting steam cook the asparagus for 5-10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the stalks and how tender you like your asparagus) The worst thing you can do to asparagus is overcook it! Err on the side of underdone if you’re unsure.

Step 8

Toss stalks with a little butter, salt and pepper for serving.