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Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

4 | 1 Reviews
Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Dec. 13, 2023

Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread. — Janie Colle Hutchinson, Kansas

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Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

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Yield:12 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min
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Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving.
  2. In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups 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

about 2 spears with 1 tablespoon sauce: 72 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.
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