Yeast Free Steamed Asparagus with Brown Butter
Asparagus is one of those vegetables that barely needs help, but brown butter takes it somewhere truly special. The spears are steamed right in a skillet with just a splash of water, so they stay vibrantly green and perfectly tender without turning mushy or losing their fresh flavor. Then comes the real magic: butter cooked low and slow until the milk solids go golden and the whole kitchen smells like toasted hazelnuts. That nutty, rich drizzle over the bright spears, finished with fresh parsley and a whisper of thyme, is the kind of simple elegance that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, this dish is a natural fit — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden additives or fermented components to second-guess. It works beautifully as a weeknight side or an easy addition to a dinner party spread, and it comes together in minutes from start to finish.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends snapped off
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in a large skillet. Add enough cold water to reach about 1/4 inch up the sides of the pan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then steam for 3–5 minutes, until the spears are bright green and just tender when pierced at the thickest point with a paring knife — they should bend slightly but not flop.
- 2
Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter using tongs and discard the steaming water. Pat the skillet dry or use a separate small light-colored saucepan for the butter.
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