Directions:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Tie asparagus into a bundle with kitchen string. Stand bundle, tips up, on rack in the bottom of a double boiler. Add boiling water to a depth of 1 inch. Cover with top of double boiler, turned upside down for a lid. Simmer 10 minutes or until desired degree, of doneness. Drain asparagus well. Cut and remove string.
- Arrange asparagus spears on a serving platter. Drizzle butter over asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 124.49 Kcal (521 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 103.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.5g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30.53mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3.83mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 232.43mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.54g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 2.27g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.27g | 9% | |
| Protein | 2.41g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 30.6mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 97.58 Kcal (409 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 81.14 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.02g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.93mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 182.19mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.55g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.78g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.78g | 9% | |
| Protein | 1.89g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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