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Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Lemon sauce makes fresh asparagus the perfect side dish for any occasion.

Yield
4 servings
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Ingredients
20 spears asparagus (rinsed and trimmed)
1 medium lemon (rinsed (for peel and juice))
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (reduced-fat)
1 tablespoon parsley (dried)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1/16 teaspoon salt
Steps
  1. Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart pot with a lid.  Place a steamer basket inside the pot, and add asparagus.  Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium.  Cook for 5–10 minutes, until asparagus is easily pierced with a sharp knife.  Do not overcook.
  2. While the asparagus cooks, grate the lemon zest into a small bowl.  Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.  Use the back of a spoon to press out extra juice and remove pits.  Add mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, and salt.  Stir well.  Set aside.
  3. When the asparagus is tender, remove the pot from the heat.  Place asparagus spears in a serving bowl.  Drizzle the lemon sauce evenly over the asparagus (about 1½ teaspoons per portion) and serve.
Notes

Serving size: 5 spears with 1.5 teaspoon of sauce

Meal Type: Dinner
Category: 30 Minutes or Less
Food group: Vegetables
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Source
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Insitute