Asparagus with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Written by: Dr. Marcia Whalen

   From EatingWell.com

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

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.  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

Per serving: 114 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 350 mg sodium; 336 mg potassium.