ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY GARLIC MUSTARD SAUCE

Asparagus with Creamy Garlic Mustard Sauce image

My favorite recipes are those that are special enough for company, yet easy to make. My second favorite recipes are those that are healthy, yet taste great. This tender asparagus dish fits both categories! -Coleen McCrea Katz, Havertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small saucepan, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, basil, dill, pepper, garlic powder and salt. Cook and stir over low heat just until heated through. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.