The Best Asparagus in Under 10 Minutes
Discover how to make The Best Asparagus in Under 10 Minutes that’s perfectly tender and packed with flavor—your new favorite side dish awaits!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 to 1 Tbs. unsalted butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- A handful of shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus by bending each stalk until it snaps.
- Place asparagus in a large wide pan; add water and cover with a lid.
- Steam over high heat for 4-6 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
- Remove excess water from the pan and add butter, garlic salt, and black pepper.
- Sauté asparagus for an additional 2-3 minutes until coated with melted butter.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the asparagus and let it melt slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg