AROMATIC ASPARAGUS

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An aromatic asparagus recipe scented with sage and thyme.

Provided by Lady Lerandia

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
½ pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ cup water
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried sage
salt to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and cook 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over asparagus, and toss to coat. Mix milk, vegetable broth and water into saucepan. Stir in Parmesan cheese, thyme, sage and salt. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 360.3 mg, Sugar 8 g