Asparagus with Mustard Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 3 tablespoons butter, cubed; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6-8 servings.

Here in Iowa, asparagus patches grow wild along the roads. My husband and I often go asparagus hunting on Saturday and Sunday mornings. A tangy mustard sauce complements the fresh asparagus in this easy recipe. -Nancy Hasbrouck Ida Grove, Iowa

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

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