Ingredients for Asparagus With Watercress Sauce
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 1 1/4 cups watercress
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- lemon juice, optional
- 1 tablespoon water, optional (for microwaving)
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How to Make Asparagus With Watercress Sauce
- Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus spears.
- If steaming, place asparagus in a steamer basket over a saucepan of simmering water. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green.
- Alternatively, microwave asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with a tablespoon of water for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Reserve 4 sprigs of watercress for garnish. Add the remaining 1 cup of watercress to a food processor along with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
- Process until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice (optional, for extra zing).
- Divide the asparagus spears among serving plates. Top each serving with a reserved watercress sprig and a generous spoonful of the watercress sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
5g
Carbs
4g
