Easy Steamed Asparagus

Steamed Asparagus is a quick and easy way to prepare this healthy vegetable! Here’s how to properly steam it so it turns bright green and tender.

Want a quick and healthy way to cook asparagus? Attempt steamed asparagus. A word of warning first: This isn’t our favorite way to prepare this healthy vegetable. Our favorites are baked asparagus or grilled asparagus, cooked golden and tender in a hot oven. Second best is seared in a hot pan. But steaming is a valid option: it’s healthier than most methods because you don’t have to use as much fat! When done right, it turns out light green and crunchy tender: perfect with a squeeze of lemon. Here’s how!

How to steam asparagus

The trick to steamed asparagus is: don’t overcook it! Since all asparagus vary in size and maturity, use a time range to steam them. The ideal time to steam this green vegetable is around 2-5 minutes. Here, too, it depends on the thickness: thin, thin asparagus steams faster than thick, tough asparagus.

Equipment needed: You will need a steamer or steamer basket for this recipe. Here is a steam basket that you can buy online.

Step 1: Chop the asparagus.

With asparagus, you need to cut off the tough ends. You know where it looks almost white-purple? Hack this part. Next, we like to steam the asparagus into about 2-inch pieces.

Step 2: Boil the water.

The most important things you need to know about how to steam asparagus: First bring the water to a boil! Don’t be tempted to boil the water in the pan with the veggies. You boil the water in a saucepan or saucepan before adding the vegetables.

Step 3: Add asparagus, cover and steam for 2-5 minutes until tender and crispy.

Once the water is boiling, add the vegetables and cover. Cook until nicely green and soft, 2 to 5 minutes. Continue the tastings during this period: it is important not to walk away! Even a minute or so can turn asparagus from bright green to muddy, overcooked yellow-green.

Step 4: Drain and season.

Remove from the stove and place the asparagus in a bowl. Mix it with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. That’s it! Perfectly steamed asparagus.

Serve the steamed asparagus

You can eat this steamed asparagus as is and it’s a delicious way to eat this fresh vegetable! Of course there are so many other ways to serve it: here are some ideas!

1. Garnish with grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese for an elegant style.
2. add slices roasted almonds for a crack.
3. above with the feta will fall apart for a Mediterranean touch.
4. Add to a grain shell Garnish with quinoa or spelt and tahini sauce.
5. Serve with stir-fries shrimp like our Garlic Butter Shrimp for a quick and easy meal.

Feeding asparagus

Why Eat These Healthy Green Vegetables? Here are a few good reasons to add this steamed asparagus to your weekly repertoire:

• Excellent source of fiber: 1 cup of cooked asparagus contains 4 grams of fiber. (Source)
• High protein for a green vegetable: 1 cup also contains 4 grams of protein. (source) It’s a similar level to broccoli and potatoes.
• May help healthy eyes and hair and may have potential anti-aging properties. (Source)

More asparagus recipes

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This steamed asparagus recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.