Simply Steamed Asparagus Recipe
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Simply Steamed Asparagus

By: KIMIRAEJ  
"Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus spears
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water

Directions

  1. Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
  2. Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • If you do not have a steamer pan set, you can use a steamer basket inserted into a large pot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 32 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by RedRobynNAU 
This is certainly simple! Simple, but delcious! Followed recipe exactly until the end, at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JOSIE 
This was really good. My husband said this is his favorite way of preparing asparagus. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by CPolencheck 
Great! My first time making steamed asparagus-- I had no idea how long to steam. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JOANN324 
This is my first time to steam asparagus, so compared to other methods, I really don't know... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
Exactly as the name states. I used "dill vinaigrette" (from this site) instead of the butter.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by Lisa B 
I love vegetables with absolutely nothing on them, so this recipe was for me. The asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by bellydancer 
Just plain asparagus, cooked just right. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by ACFROGG 
Simple and tasty! It is also good for steaming a large bunch to snack on cold at a later time-... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by rocks 
It's just steamed asparagus, nothing spectacular about it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by ISLANDGIRL05 
Like the title says, simple steamed asparagus. This was great, easy and yummy. MORE

 
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