STEAMED ASPARAGUS

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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

1 1/2 pounds asparagus
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pepper

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

Josephine Sanchez
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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
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


munawar raja
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Noah Bertram
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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
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This is my go-to recipe for steamed asparagus. It's simple, quick, and always turns out perfectly.


dave huver
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus.


Peterson Laurent
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The asparagus was overcooked and the lemon-butter sauce was too lemony.


Erfan Hossainzadeh
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic and Parmesan cheese next time.


lalisa manoban lisa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out great. It was a healthy and delicious side dish.


Motunrayo Oladosu
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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
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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
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the lemon-butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Kristan MacKay
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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
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Delicious! The asparagus was perfectly steamed and the lemon-butter sauce was a great complement.


SIBONGILE buthelezi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the asparagus turned out perfectly cooked - tender but still with a bit of a bite.


MD. Hamim
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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.