Asparagus with Honey Mustard
It’s amazing what a simple stir-together sauce can do to awaken the flavor of vegetables!
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
Makes:6 servings
2 pounds asparagus
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears.
2. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 12-inch skillet. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 12 minutes or until stalk ends are crisp-tender; drain.
3. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Drizzle over asparagus.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 35 ); Total Fat 4 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 190 mg; Total Carbohydrate 22 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 3 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 12 %; Vitamin C 16 %; Calcium 2 %; Iron 4 % Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Success
Measure oil before honey to “grease” your tablespoon. You’ll be sure to get every last drop of honey!
Variation
Remember this simple sauce. It also flavors carrots, broccoli and cauliflower.