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Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Provided by EatingWell.com

This sauce is like a luscious, creamy bearnaise sauce without all the calories and fat.

 

Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
4
Prep Time
15 min.
Total Time
15 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium  

 

INGREDIENTS

2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed

1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt

6 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise

4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon lemon juice, juice

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice, water, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the asparagus. Serve warm or cold.

 


MAKE AHEAD TIP

Cover and refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per serving
Calories: 114
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fat: 7g
Protein: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Potassium: 336mg
Sodium: 350mg
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

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  • 1. 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • 2. 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 3. 6 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 4. 4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 5. 1 tablespoon lemon juice, juice
  • 6. 1 tablespoon water
  • 7. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 8. Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
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