Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip

Name: Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

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

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.

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