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Simply Steamed Asparagus

Name: Simply Steamed Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus spears; 1 teaspoon butter; 0.25 teaspoon salt

Steamed asparagus is simple to do and yields tender and tasty results every time. Steamed asparagus makes a delicious, healthy side to any meal.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

15 min

Servings

Instructions

1

{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
2

{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place 3 cups water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add butter and salt and bring to a boil.'}
3

{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Trim dry ends off of asparagus. If spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.'}
4

{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place asparagus spears in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.'}
5

{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}