Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce Recipe

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With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, this is a recipe you’re sure you’ll love. Patricia Swart - Bridgeton, New Jersey

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Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
10 5 15

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
  • Dash salt

Directions

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 83 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 36 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010, p63

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Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by rlittleb

My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe a lot. Definitely a keeper.


Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by gypsymal

The flavor was beautiful. I had it as an accompaniment to the Pork Chops with Apricot Sauce along with potato Pirogues.

 
 
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