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

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

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 INFORMATION: Per serving: 114 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 350 mg sodium; 336 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Folate (42% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchange: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days.