Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic & Parmesan

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 10 minutes

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

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.

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 71 kcal
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 7 mg
• Sodium: 299 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 5 g