Ingredients
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1 bunch asparagus spears
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1 teaspoon butter
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¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place 3 cups water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add butter and salt and bring to a boil.
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Trim dry ends off of asparagus. If spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
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Place asparagus spears in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Tip
If you don't have a steamer pan set, you can use a steamer basket inserted into a large pot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 32 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 32 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 33mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 231mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
