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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

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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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by RedRobynNAU   view full review
This is certainly simple! Simple, but delcious! Followed recipe exactly until the end, at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
This was really good. My husband said this is his favorite way of preparing asparagus. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2006 by CPolencheck   view full review
Great! My first time making steamed asparagus-- I had no idea how long to steam. This recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JOANN324   view full review
This is my first time to steam asparagus, so compared to other methods, I really don't know...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2010 by SUE947   view full review
It's a total waste of butter to add it to the water. Add it to the finished product.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
Exactly as the name states. I used "dill vinaigrette" (from this site) instead of the butter....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Asparagus is so simple to make and doesn't require anything fancy to taste great. I steam my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by Lisa B   view full review
I love vegetables with absolutely nothing on them, so this recipe was for me. The asparagus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by bellydancer   view full review
Just plain asparagus, cooked just right.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by ACFROGG   view full review
Simple and tasty! It is also good for steaming a large bunch to snack on cold at a later time-...

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