Best Asparagus With Creamy Garlic Mustard Sauce Recipes

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CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE FOR ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Milk/Cream     Blender     Food Processor     Mustard     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Lemon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard or to taste
1 tablespoon minced shallot
a pinch of sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor blend the cream, the vinegar, the mustard, the shallot, the sugar, and the lemon juice until the mixture is combined well, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve the vinaigrette over asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY DIJON SAUCE



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Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens Diabetic Cookbook. This will dress up your dinner menu! Save the woody ends of the asparagus in the freezer to make Recipe#397862!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb asparagus spear (or one 10 oz. package frozen spears)
1/2-3/4 cup skim milk (or if not diabetic, whole milk)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash white pepper (or black)
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the woody bases of the fresh aspargus. Cook the fresh asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Or better yet steam for 8-10 minutes till tender. If frozen, cook according to package directions. Drain asparagus; transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • To make the sauce:.
  • In a small saucepan stir together milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in mustard and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce atop asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 50.7, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.5

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH NO-COOK CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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You may want to play with some different seasonings in the sauce to add more flavor. From Diabetic Cooking Magazine

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, rinsed and trimmed
black pepper

Steps:

  • For sauce, combine in a bowl yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and salt.
  • Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  • Bring water to a boil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
  • Add asparagus, return to a boil, reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 3 minutes or until just tender crisp.
  • Remove from water and drain on paper towels.
  • Place asparagus on serving platter and spoon sauce over all.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 1680.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.4

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a large ice-water bath. Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch boiling water. Add asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes (depending on thickness). Immediately plunge asparagus into the ice bath and let cool. Drain and pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus and serve immediately.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 110
  • Fat: 9g (1.3g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.7g
  • Fiber: 2.4g

OVEN BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE



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I found this recipe on the Reynolds Wrap website. I love aspargus and this is one of my favorite ways to serve it.

Provided by Kathyt08069

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh asparagus
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325.
  • Wash and trim ends from asparagus.
  • Tear off a sheet of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil long enough to wrap the asparagus inches Place the rinsed asparagus on the foil and dot with butter.
  • Bring up foil side. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large foil packet, leaving room for heat to circulate inside.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until asparagus is crips tender. Open foil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar and red pepper flakes in small microwave bowl to make sauce. Microwave on high 90 seconds or until warm.
  • Serve over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4.9

ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD DILL SAUCE



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This creamy mustard dill sauce would be great with most any veggie or a combination of vegetables. The asparagus can be served hot, chilled or at room temp.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 teaspoons dried chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until crispy tender, drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Place asparagus on a serving plate, spoon some of the sauce across the middle of the asparagus and pass the rest.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD ONION SAUCE



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This side dish is quick and easy to make. Edit 1-18-06: Thank you to the reviewer who pointed out a typo in the recipe. The amount of ground mustard has been corrected to 1 1/2 tsp. Sorry for the confusion.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch asparagus, washed and ends trimmed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine ground mustard
1/3 cup light sour cream

Steps:

  • Steam/boil asparagus until desired tenderness (usually 3-4 mintes); drain and place on serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, over med-low heat, melt butter. Add minced onion and saute for about 5-6 minutes, or until onions are translucent and tender; do not brown butter or burn onions.
  • Reduce heat to low; add salt, white pepper, and ground superfine mustard. Add light sour cream and stir well. Heat through, about 1-2 minutes. Pour sauce over hot, cooked asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 196.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.9

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Edna Lewis

Categories     Milk/Cream     Side     Broil     Steam     Quick & Easy     Ham     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices good-quality white bread such as a pullman loaf, crusts discarded
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cooked sliced Virginia country ham
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus in a steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Put broiler pan (with unlined rack) in broiler and preheat broiler 5 minutes.
  • Generously butter bread slices on 1 side, then halve diagonally. Arrange bread, buttered sides up, on rack of hot broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until golden-brown in some spots and undersides are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes (watch carefully).
  • Briskly simmer cream, ham, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and is reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. (If necessary, keep warm, covered.)
  • Arrange asparagus on toast, then stir sauce and spoon over asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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Nothing says "spring" like a fresh crop of young asparagus. And this recipe superbly ushers in this wonderful season. The delicate cheese sauce and assorted seasonings nicely complement the tender stalks without being overwhelming. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water and salt to a boil; add the asparagus. Cover and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm. In the same skillet over low heat, stir cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in dill, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Simply Steamed Asparagus

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.

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