asparagus with dijon sauce
I just love, love, LOVE asparagus! This is a great recipe with a bit of a "gourmet" touch by making the sauce. It adds a world of flavor to the already awesome green crispy vegetable.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Such an easy asparagus side dish that looks very elegant. The slightly tangy, rich, and very creamy Dijon sauce dresses up fresh asparagus. It would be fantastic for a special meal, such as Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or a birthday.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 - 1 pounds fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup milk (any octane)
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- dash white pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
How To Make asparagus with dijon sauce
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Step 1Snap off and discard the woody bases of the fresh asparagus. -
Step 2Cook fresh asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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Step 3Transfer to a serving platter. Keep warm.
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Step 4For the Sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together milk and corn starch. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
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Step 5Stir in mustard and white pepper.
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Step 6Spoon sauce over the asparagus.
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Step 7Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with a little sprinkled snipped parsley on top and a few lemon wedges for garnish. Pretty!!
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Category:
Vegetables
Keyword:
#Parmesan
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#sides
Keyword:
#dijon
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#mustard
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#asparagus
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#vegetables
Keyword:
#side-dishes
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Collection:
Spring Recipes
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