How to Steam Asparagus
Knowing how to steam asparagus, either on the stove or in the microwave, is a skill that leads to healthy side dishes and easy mix-ins for pasta salads.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 23kcal
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off of the asparagus by snapping them off at the natural break. Place the spears in the steamer basket opened wide.
- Fill the a wide skillet (with a lid) with about ½-inch of water and bring it to a boil. The water should be low enough so that doesn’t touch the bottom of the steamer basket.
- Place the steamer basket with the asparagus in the skillet, open as wide as it can go. Place a tightly fitted lid on the skillet. Steam for about 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, but still a little firm. Avoid overcooking it.
- The cook time varies depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears. Very thin (early spring) spear could take as little as 1 minute to steam.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of balsamic dressing.
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Notes
Nutritional calculations do not include any toppings, such as olive oil or dressings.
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25of the asparagus | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.4g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2.3mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 2.1g