ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH BASIL SAUCE

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Add zip to your appetizer platter with an easy asparagus dip that doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
12 cups water
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving., In a Dutch oven, bring 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 : Calories 72 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Carlos Stylist
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Overall, this is a good recipe but it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Anmol sr
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The asparagus was a bit overcooked for my taste. I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Sharmili Rahman
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The sauce is a bit too oily for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of olive oil next time.


Ahmad Jutt 47
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Faze victor
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh asparagus.


Alozie Sandra
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Muhammad Shahzaib
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I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the sauce.


Sana Arif
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This dish is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.


Muznah Voterson
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so good that it even makes asparagus taste amazing.


M Habib
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.


Nisha Katuwal
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I love how this dish is both healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Naz Islam
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This dish is a great way to showcase fresh asparagus. The sauce is simple but flavorful.


Ahmed Muddasir
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine.


Aswin Hashim (Aalby)
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This recipe is now in my regular rotation. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Inayat Ullah
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious.


arfa khater
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This asparagus with fresh basil sauce was a delightful dish! The asparagus was cooked perfectly, still crisp and tender. The sauce was light and flavorful, with a perfect balance of basil, garlic, and lemon. I served it over angel hair pasta and it w