Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce

Name: Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon; Dash salt

With its fresh taste and minimal prep work, I'm sure you'll love this easy asparagus recipe. —Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
Dash salt

Directions

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil and flour. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon and salt. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 83 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Asparagus with Herby Sauce in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010

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simplysophied

Mar 30, 2013

This recipe is easy to make, and a great way to add variety to your asparagus.
rlittleb

Jun 18, 2011

My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe a lot. Definitely a keeper.
gypsymal

Apr 8, 2010

The flavor was beautiful. I had it as an accompaniment to the Pork Chops with Apricot Sauce along with potato Pirogues.