Steamed Asparagus with Olive Butter

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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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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.