Best Asparagus With Dijon Sauce Recipes

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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

LEMON DIJON ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Lemon Dijon Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch asparagus, woody ends snapped off
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender or as desired.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add lemon juice, mustard and worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Place asparagus in serving dish, drizzle with butter mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 102.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.1

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.

ASPARAGUS DIJONNAISE



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This recipe is from "Ambrosia", a cookbook from Vicksburg, MS. Try this as a side dish for your social gatherings.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Vegetable

Time 9m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus until spears turn bright green and are barely tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Serve asparagus with sauce for dipping or spoon sauce over asparagus spears when serving on a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 508.6, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 10.4, Protein 8.3

LEMON DIJON ASPARAGUS



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This is my simple, healthy and tasty way to make asparagus! This is also good with balsamic vinegar in place of lemon juice. Yes, this is has very strong flavors but I love it! I recently made this with carrot ribbons made with my vegetable peeler and it was a great addition.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) bag frozen thin asparagus spears (I use Trader Joe's frozen) or 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh thin asparagus spears (I use Trader Joe's frozen)
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
black pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high.
  • Add asparagus spears. Try to get them all flat in the pan. Turn a few times until lightly browned and heated through, but still bright green and crisp tender.
  • Stir together juice of 1 lemon, Dijon mustard and black pepper to taste (I put a lot). Pour mixture into pan with asparagus and toss. Cook 1 minute until heated.
  • Serve immediately.
  • I like to serve this with simple baked chicken breasts or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 54, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.2

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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from Martha Stewart Living, June 2008. Tip from recipe: if using thick asparagus spears, halve them lengthwise before sauteing to ensure quick and even cooking. Tools needed: whisk, medium bowl, large skillet, mixing spoon, and serving dish.

Provided by KimmieCat1

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths

Steps:

  • To make vinaigrette, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus are just tender, 10-12 minutes. (If the spears begin to brown, reduce heat to low.).
  • Transfer aspargus to serving dish. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 46.2, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.9

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