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Creamy Tarragon Asparagus

Ingredients: 

2 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus ends snapped off
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tarragon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Yield: 

6 Servings

Method: 

Rinse the asparagus and pat dry. Steam the spears in an asparagus steamer or in a metal steamer over boiling water for 8 minutes until tender-crisp.

Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the asparagus and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Saturated Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 78; Calories from Fat 28; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 152mg; Carbohydrate 8g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 5g; Protein 6g.