Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
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, California4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.