Asparagus Dijon

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Instructions

  1. 1) Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from spears with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Arrange asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside, and keep warm.
  2. 2) Combine cornstarch and buttermilk in a small saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and remaining 3 ingredients.
  3. 3) Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon sauce over asparagus. If desired, garnish with tarragon sprig and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

256 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 2.5g 3% DV
Carbs 55g 20% DV
Fiber 9.1g 33% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 89.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 842.5mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 184.3mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27% DV
Calcium 383mg 29% DV
Iron 12mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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