Basic Asparagus
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1pound medium-size fresh asparagus
- Salt
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
23 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 264 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Snap the ends off the asparagus where they break naturally. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin from the lower two-thirds of the stalk.
- Step 2
Bring an inch of salted water to a boil in a skillet. Put the asparagus in a single layer in the skillet, cover and cook just until the asparagus turn bright green, about three minutes. Alternatively, the asparagus can be steamed in a steamer.
- Step 3
Drain the asparagus, chill them under cold running water, drain, then dry on paper towels.
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