ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON LEMON DIP

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Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain vegetables; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Edwin Abanda
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This is one of my favorite recipes for asparagus. The dip is so creamy and flavorful.


Tristan Buck
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like and the dip can be made ahead of time.


Emmanuel Asante
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Justin Adams
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the dip and they always ask for seconds.


rabby hossain
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really special dish.


Eiman Jokhio
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some asparagus and green beans in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Gamer P1
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I'm always looking for new recipes for green beans and this one is definitely a keeper. The dip is especially good.


Jonathan Lindner
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This is one of my favorite recipes for asparagus. The dip is so creamy and flavorful.


Netta Davids
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like and the dip can be made ahead of time.


Mpho Gift
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Ishi Ismail
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the dip and they always ask for seconds.


Erke_epke
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I'm not a huge fan of tarragon, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the dip in this recipe. It's not overpowering at all.


lahenor shak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and green beans. I always have some in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Faivre Remi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really special dish.


Adi Ahmad
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The dip is especially addictive!


Dixie de Guzman
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This is my go-to recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. It's perfect for any occasion.


Kazibwe George
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dip.


Hira Hossain
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.


E Sssse
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The dip is so flavorful and really brings out the best in the vegetables.


Bina Tamang
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This recipe was a hit! The asparagus and green beans were perfectly cooked and the tarragon-lemon dip was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


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