Asparagus with Lemon Sauce Recipe

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We didn’t have an oven or stove in our first years of marriage, so we relied heavily on our microwave. This side of asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce was always a favorite. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it’s a pretty addition to any menu. –Janice Gerbitz, Woodland, California

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Asparagus with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon peel. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 115 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus with Lemon Sauce in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p37