Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic & Parmesan

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Elevate your main course with these tender-crisp asparagus spears drizzled with a glossy balsamic glaze and topped with Parmesan cheese. Try to find asparagus spears that are a medium thickness—slightly larger around than a pencil. Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ.

a recipe photo of the Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic and Parmesan
Photo:

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic and Parmesan

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (medium thickness), trimmed

  • 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add asparagus and water. Quickly cover the pan; let steam until the asparagus is easily pierced with a knife, 3 to 5 minutes, adding more water as needed to keep the pan from drying out.

    a photo of the asparagus being cooked in a pan

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  2. Uncover and remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer the asparagus to a platter; sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

    a photo of the cooked asparagus on a plate topped with cheese

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

EatingWell.com, March 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71 Calories
3g Fat
9g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 3 oz.
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 78µg
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 12%
Folate 170µg
Vitamin K 59µg
Sodium 299mg 13%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Potassium 284mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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