Simply Steamed Asparagus Recipe

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Simply Steamed Asparagus
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups water

Directions:

  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. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 9.28 Kcal (39 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 1%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 149.11mg 6%
Potassium 8.39mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.16g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 19.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 5.06 Kcal (21 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.52g 1%
Cholesterol 1.39mg 1%
Sodium 81.34mg 6%
Potassium 4.58mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.09g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.05g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 10.4mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.2
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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