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Steamed Asparagus

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ready In: 30 minutes

1 bunchasparagus spears
1 tspbutter
1/4 tspsalt
2 cups water
3 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Place water in bottom half of steamer pan. Add sald and butter, bring to a boil

Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler

Place asparagus in top half of steamer pan

Steam for 5 to 10 minutes, or until asparagus is tender

Place on serving tray. Top with dabs of butter, sprinkle with nutmeg

Modified from AllRecipes.com