Asparagus With Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Asparagus With Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus (trim off the bottom hard part and discard); 1 teaspoon salt (mix with 3 tablespoons water); 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon garlic (garlic clove pressed); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons margarine (substitute butter); 1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken stock (College Brand); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (blend with 2 tablespoons water); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (substitute lime juice); 2 egg yolks (blend with 2 tablespoons water); 1/2 cup gouda cheese, grated (substitute Asiago Cheese); 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh asparagus (trim off the bottom hard part and discard)
1 teaspoon salt (mix with 3 tablespoons water)
1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped finely
1 teaspoon garlic (garlic clove pressed)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine (substitute butter)
1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken stock (College Brand)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (blend with 2 tablespoons water)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (substitute lime juice)
2 egg yolks (blend with 2 tablespoons water)
1/2 cup gouda cheese, grated (substitute Asiago Cheese)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped

1
Place the asparagus in a microwave proof plate, sprinkle with salt water, use plastic wrap to cover, then reserve.
2
Combine the basil leaves, shallots, garlic, cayenne pepper and puree in a food blender.
3
In a non-stick pot place 2 tablespoons margarine, pureed basil leaves and cook briefly.
4
Add 1/4-1/2 stock, bring to a boil, add lemon juice and salt to taste, add corn starch mixture and stir until smooth and very thick (no lumps), let cool for about a minute.
5
Cook the asparagus in the microwave for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes.
6
As the asparagus is being cooked in the microwave, add the egg yolks a little at a time to the sauce (with flame/burner turned off), blend, stirring with a whisk and make sure there are no lumps.
7
Remove the plastic wrap from the asparagus dish and discard the water.
8
Pour the sauce over the asparagus, sprinkle the grated cheese over the asparagus sauce.
9
Then place the plate under a broiler or in a toaster over for a minute or so in order for the cheese to melt.
10
Finally, sprinkle pine nuts and sun dried-tomatoes on top.
11
Serve and enjoy!
12
Note: Gouda is a mild cheese and Asiago is a stronger tasting cheese.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh asparagus (trim off the bottom hard part and discard), 1 teaspoon salt (mix with 3 tablespoons water), 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped, 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Asparagus With Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese 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 Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese Sauce

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