Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread. — Janie Colle Hutchinson, Kansas

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving.
2. In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 72 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.

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