Steamed Asparagus Recipe
A simple recipe for steamed asparagus that gives you maximum flavor and tenderness. This classic side dish is easy to prepare and goes with almost any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 52kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pour about 1 cup of water into a medium saucepan, and place a steamer basket in the saucepan. Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add your trimmed asparagus to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 4 minutes for thinner asparagus, or about 6 minutes for thicker asparagus.
- Transfer the asparagus to a bowl or serving platter and drizzle with melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until coated, then serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
