ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON SAUCE

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I just love, love, LOVE asparagus! This is a great recipe with a bit of a "gourmet" touch in the making of the sauce. It adds a world of flavor to the already awesome green crispy vegetable.

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 to 1 lb fresh asparagus
1/2 c milk (any octane)
2 tsp corn starch
1 tsp dijon mustard
dash(es) white pepper
1 tsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Snap off and discard the woody bases of the fresh asparagus.
  • 2. Cook fresh asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 3. Transfer to a serving platter. Keep warm.
  • 4. For the Sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together milk and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • 5. Stir in mustard and white pepper.
  • 6. Spoon sauce over the asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 7. Serve with a little sprinkled snipped parsley on top and a few lemon wedges for garnish. Pretty!!

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