Steamed Asparagus Recipe

No meal is complete without a sumptuous and healthy side of greens to compliment the meat and carbs with. Not only is it a great way to keep up with the health angle of your meal but, if cooked properly, is also a good way to step up the taste ante of your spread. With Easter coming up it’s time to put together your best recipes, and this steamed asparagus recipe is one of them.

This recipe is super simple to make and uses minimum ingredients that you can find in a supermarket or vegetable vendor near your house. Follow the steps below to steam up a delicious and healthy batch of steamed asparagus this Easter Sunday!

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Steamed Asparagus Recipe

Healthy greens steamed to crunchy perfection.

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Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus spears
• 1 tsp butter
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 3 cups Water

Course Side Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus spears 1 tsp butter 1/4 tsp Salt 3 cups Water

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Instructions

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.
3. 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.