High-class asparagus gets a drizzling of low-fat, cholesterol-free mayonnaise.
Steamed Asparagus with Tarragon Mayonnaise
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 1 hr 20 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed soft tofu (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 large)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
Instructions
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Step1To make mayonnaise, in blender or food processor, place tofu, lemon juice, mustard, salt, shallot and garlic. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. With blender on, add oil by drops. Place in glass or plastic container; stir in tarragon. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
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Step2Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve with mayonnaise.
Nutrition
50
Calories
3 g
Total Fat
4 g
Protein
3 g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 50
- Calories from Fat
- 25
- Total Fat
- 3 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 0mg
- Sodium
- 260 mg
- Potassium
- 140 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 3 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Protein
- 4 g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 6%
- 6%
- Vitamin C
- 8%
- 8%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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