Asparagus With Citrus Sauce Recipe

Name: Asparagus With Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds fresh asparagus; Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 pounds fresh asparagus
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

1
Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.
2
Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
3
Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place asparagus, cut ends down, in steamer basket; place basket in steamer, cover, and steam 6 to 7 minutes or just until asparagus spears are tender.
4
Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
5
Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter. Garnish citrus sauce, if desired, and serve with asparagus.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Asparagus With Citrus Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus With Citrus Sauce

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