Asparagus Dijon
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides Tender asparagus spears are paired with a creamy, tangy Dijon and sour cream sauce. This simple yet elegant side dish comes together in minutes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 10 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs | Asparagus | Fresh spears or 10 oz frozen |
| 1/3 cup | Sour Cream | None |
| 1/4 cup | Mayonnaise | None |
| 2 tbsp | Green Onions | Sliced |
| 1 tbsp | Dijon Mustard | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Lemon Peel | Grated |
| As needed | Milk | Optional, for thinning |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Cook the 2 lbs fresh asparagus until tender-crisp, then drain and keep warm.
Step 2: Sauce and Assembly
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tbsp sliced green onions, 1 tbsp Dijon, and 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel.
- Thin the sauce with a little Milk, optional if it is too thick.
- Spoon the prepared sauce over the warm asparagus until evenly coated.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The sauce can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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