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Creamed Asparagus and Tomato

Sometimes I just don't have the time to prepare an authentic cream sauce for asparagus. That's when this recipe comes in handy.—Phyllis Clinehens, Maplewood, Ohio
Creamed Asparagus and Tomato
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Makes
    6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, peeled, diced and drained

Directions

  • cook the asparagus in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in tomato and remove from the heat. Drain the asparagus and place in a serving dish; top with tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 84 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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