ASPARAGUS WITH WATERCRESS SAUCE

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Make and share this Asparagus With Watercress Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Latchy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
1/2 bunch watercress, sprigs picked and washed and dried
2 tablespoons light sour cream
2 tablespoons good quality whole-egg mayonnaise
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until tender crisp and bright green.
  • Or microwave if you prefer.
  • Reserve 4 of the sprigs of watercress and place the remaining sprigs in the bowl of a food processor with the sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • Process until almost smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper and taste.
  • Divide asparagus spears among serving plates, top with a watercress sprig and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 92.2, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 6.2

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