Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Asparagus Side Dish 4.6 (234) 157 Reviews 11 Photos This a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus. Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors. Recipe by CariCooks Updated on December 22, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Total Time: 17 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed ⅔ cup water ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 grape tomatoes, halved Directions Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover. Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and replace the lid. Allow to sit covered until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 194 Calories 17g Fat 7g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 194 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 21% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Sodium 160mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 7g Vitamin C 15mg 73% Calcium 142mg 11% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 337mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved