Steamed Asparagus

  3.7 – 3 reviews  • Steamer
Level: Easy
Total: 16 min
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 bunch asparagus
  2. Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 12
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 132 mg

Reviews

Rachel Hodges
This is the perfect way to prepare asparagus, hands down.

 

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