This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes.
- Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 5 g
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Josephine Sanchez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon-butter sauce was the perfect complement to the asparagus.
Philip Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
munawar raja
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Noah Bertram
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make asparagus as a side dish, as part of a main course, and even as a snack.
misbah Iqbal
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for steamed asparagus. It's simple, quick, and always turns out perfectly.
dave huver
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus.
Peterson Laurent
[email protected]The asparagus was overcooked and the lemon-butter sauce was too lemony.
Erfan Hossainzadeh
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.
lalisa manoban lisa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out great. It was a healthy and delicious side dish.
Motunrayo Oladosu
[email protected]I'm not usually one for steamed vegetables, but this recipe was really good. The asparagus was tender and flavorful and the lemon-butter sauce was a nice touch.
Maria Cristina Lopez Rosales
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the asparagus and raved about the lemon-butter sauce.
Shaheen Afghan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the lemon-butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Kristan MacKay
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so easy to make and the asparagus was so tender and flavorful.
Rafaqat Rajpoot
[email protected]Delicious! The asparagus was perfectly steamed and the lemon-butter sauce was a great complement.
SIBONGILE buthelezi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out perfectly cooked - tender but still with a bit of a bite.
MD. Hamim
[email protected]This steamed asparagus recipe was a breeze! I especially liked the addition of lemon and butter, which really brought out the natural flavor of the asparagus.