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Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/asparagus_topped_with_creamy_tarragon_sauce.html

From EatingWell:  April/May 2006

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

4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 6 tablespoons 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

Preparation

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.
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.

Nutrition

Per serving : 114 Calories; 7 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 8 mg Cholesterol; 10 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 350 mg Sodium; 336 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days.