Asparagus Dijon Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Course
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Asparagus spears1 1/2 Pound
 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Dijon Mustard2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice3/4 Teaspoon
 Dried tarragon1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground white pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from spears with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Arrange asparagus in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside, and keep warm.
2. Combine buttermilk and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and remaining ingredients. Spoon over asparagus. Serve immediately.
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