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    Asparagus With Citrus Sauce


    Source of Recipe


    Southern Living

    List of Ingredients




    Asparagus With Citrus

    Ingredients
    1/2 cup light mayonnaise
    1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
    1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
    1 teaspoon grated orange rind
    2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
    1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    2 pounds fresh asparagus
    Garnish: chopped fresh chives


    Preparation
    1. Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.
    2. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.

    3. Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place asparagus, cut ends down, in steamer basket; place basket in steamer, cover, and steam 6 to 7 minutes or just until asparagus spears are tender.

    4. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

    5. Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter. Garnish citrus sauce, if desired, and serve with asparagus.

    Yield
    Makes 6 to 8 servings

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