June 20, 2009

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce

Roasted asparagus is delicious drizzled with a sauce inspired by Caesar salad dressing. Low-fat mayo makes the sauce creamy without a lot of extra calories or fat. Dress up the dish with chopped hard-boiled eggs or leave them out if you're in a hurry.

Ingredients:
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs), with tough ends snapped off
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp low-fat mayo
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp water
2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 chopped hard-boiled eggs (optional)

Preheat oven to 425.

Toss asparagus with 1 tsp oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Combine 1 tsp oil, mayo, Parm, water, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl.

To serve, drizzle the asparagus with the sauce and top with eggs.

Submitted by Margaret E

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