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Asparagus with Creamy Lemon Sauce

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Asparagus with Creamy Lemon Sauce

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Nutritional Info
Per Serving: about -
cal 55
pro 2 g
total fat 4 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 4 g
fibre 2 g
chol 4 mg
sodium 87 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 6
vit A 8
vit C 12
folate 54

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp minced fresh chives or green onions
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed

Preparation

In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 2 tsp (10 mL) water, lemon juice, chives and pinch each granulated sugar, salt and pepper; set aside.

Cover and steam asparagus on rack above 1 inch (2.5 cm) boiling water until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain and arrange on plate; drizzle with sauce.

Additional information : Variation
Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce: Replace lemon juice with 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard. Replace chives with parsley.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2007

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