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Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023
Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip
Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • Dash pepper

Directions

  1. Place 1 in. water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Drain vegetables; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with dip.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 183 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.