Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill.
  2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 89 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.