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    Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce (TNT)

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    Post by pstarkoski Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:30 pm

    Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce
    From EatingWell Magazine April/May 2006

    Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat |
    Heart Healthy
    This sauce is like a luscious, creamy bearnaise sauce without all the
    calories and fat.
    Makes 4 servings
    ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
    EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

    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
    1 tablespoon water
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
    1. 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.
    2. 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.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 114 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g
    mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 350
    mg sodium; 336 mg potassium.
    Nutrition bonus: Folate (42% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv).
    1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
    Exchange: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

    MAKE AHEAD TIP: To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the sauce for up to
    3 days.

    Recipe source: A_L_I_ACookingCorner yahoo group, submitted by angelkisses

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