Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Asparagus Topped with Creamy Tarragon Sauce Recipe

  • 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice, water, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the asparagus. Serve warm or cold.