Steamed Asparagus with Ginger Garlic Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Steamed Asparagus with Ginger Garlic Sauce—a simple yet flavorful side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. Tender-crisp asparagus spears are steamed to perfection and drizzled with a savory-sweet sauce made from fresh ginger, garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey. The dish is then finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an elegant touch. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a great way to incorporate wholesome ingredients into your meals. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner side, or even entertaining guests, this Asian-inspired recipe is packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor, ensuring it will become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp green onion
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
Set up a steaming apparatus: fill a pot with 1 cup of water, place a steamer basket inside, and bring the water to a boil.
Add the asparagus to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender yet still crisp.
While the asparagus is steaming, prepare the sauce: peel and finely grate the ginger, and mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey until well combined.
Once the asparagus is done steaming, transfer it to a serving plate.
Drizzle the ginger garlic sauce over the steamed asparagus.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onion on top as garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1020 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
