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.

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Nicole Hopper
Nicole Hopper
Nicole Hopper

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Published on March 13, 2024
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Craig Ruff
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Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants.
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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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
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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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

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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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