The Best Steamed Asparagus

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetable Side Dish Recipes. (The Best Steamed Asparagus). This is the best way to cook asparagus to enjoy it's flavor. It comes out absolutely perfect. For the wine, we recommend Pinot Grigio.

Brief

Prep 3 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 11 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

The Best Steamed Asparagus

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus spears

trimmed

¼ cup white wine

2 tablespoons butter

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine and dot with pieces of butter.

Step 2

Cover loosely and cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes or until bright green and tender. Allow the dish to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

The Best Steamed Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 86.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 4.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 5.9g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1035.5IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 59.4mcg 15%

Calcium: 30.3mg 3%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 17.6mg 6%

Potassium: 242.1mg 7%

Sodium: 43.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 53.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.