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Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

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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."

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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

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.
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.

Asparagus with Cream Sauce

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