How To Make Steamed Asparagus

I'm a fan of steamed asparagus. When you prepare your asparagus in this manner the natural flavors of the asparagus really come through. And if you're watching your fat intake, you can whip up a batch without any added fat whatsoever.

Before you begin, be sure you've selected and cleaned your asparagus properly. You can learn how to do this on the Asparagus main page.

Many people prefer to make their steamed asparagus with a contraption that was created specifically for this purpose. Some may think this is an extravagance, but there's actually a very good reason to consider one for your own kitchen. The asparagus steamer is ideal because the thicker ends of the veggie are closer to the heat source and therefore cook more thoroughly than the spears which are just lightly steamed resulting in perfectly cooked asparagus.

Here's an asparagus steamer I recommend -- All-Clad has a great reputation and makes outstanding and long lasting products.

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Steam your asparagus until it's al dente, meaning it's tender yet has a nice bite to it. Always complete the cooking on the more "raw side" since your asparagus will continue cooking after you remove it from the heat (which could lead to an overcooked and mushy veggie).

When your steamed asparagus is cooked to your liking, use the Asparagus "Vegan Flavor Matches" to create your very own asparagus recipe.

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