ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH BASIL SAUCE

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Add zip to your appetizer platter with an easy asparagus dip that doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
12 cups water
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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