Asparagus With No Cook Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Ready in just 13 minutes, this vibrant recipe features tender-crisp asparagus tossed in a luscious, no-cook creamy mustard sauce. Perfect for a light and healthy weeknight meal, this recipe is easily customizable to your taste – add your favorite herbs and spices for an extra flavor boost! Adapted from Diabetic Cooking Magazine.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 136.9 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Asparagus With No Cook Creamy Mustard Sauce

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Ingredients for Asparagus With No Cook Creamy Mustard Sauce

  • Plain Nonfat Yogurt
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Water
  • Asparagus Spears
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Asparagus With No Cook Creamy Mustard Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
  4. Add 1 pound asparagus spears to the boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly, and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp but still bright green.
  5. Remove asparagus from the skillet and drain well on paper towels.
  6. Gently toss the asparagus with the creamy mustard sauce.
  7. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter and spoon any remaining sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g