pat's Recipe

Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Category: Vegetable

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.
Serves 4.