CREAMED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO

Creamed Asparagus and Tomato image

Sometimes I just don't have the time to prepare an authentic cream sauce for asparagus. That's when this recipe comes in handy.-Phyllis Clinehens, Maplewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 medium tomato, peeled, diced and drained

Steps:

cook the asparagus in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in tomato and remove from the heat. Drain the asparagus and place in a serving dish; top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.