Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces); 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

We didn’t have an oven or stove in our first years of marriage, so we relied heavily on our microwave. This side of asparagus in a creamy lemon sauce was always a favorite. Garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it’s a pretty addition to any menu. –Janice Gerbitz, Woodland, California

Ingredients

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place asparagus and water chestnuts in a shallow microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, milk and lemon peel. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over asparagus mixture; sprinkle with almonds.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 115 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus with Lemon Sauce in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006

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katlaydee3

Jun 29, 2017

I did not care for this at all. I'm thinking there must be an error; there is no way this can be a contest winner as written.
lafleur

Sep 25, 2010

I am only reviewing the sauce, nasty!