Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

Name: Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

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If you love olives, try this combination of flavors to liven up simple steamed asparagus. Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and olives give great flavor and take asparagus to the next level.

Submitted by Bibi

Published on May 23, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon minced garlic
4 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)

Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.

Cook's Note:

You can use poblano-stuffed olives instead of pimento-stuffed olives as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152	Calories
12g	Fat
9g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 128mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g	10%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 468mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

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