Steamed Asparagus With Mustard And Caper Vinaigrette

Recipe Ingredients

12 lbs	5448g / 192oz	Asparagus spears (large)
		Water - as needed
1 tablespoon	15ml	Low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon	15ml	Rice vinegar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Lemon juice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Roughly chopped capers
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced chives
		Salt - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Peel lower half of asparagus stems using potato peeler. Steam asparagus spears in steamer over boiling water until asparagus is just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

While asparagus steams, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in rice vinegar, broth and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in capers and chives. Add salt to taste.

Drizzle vinaigrette on top of asparagus or serve as dip.

Makes 4 servings.

Each serving: 27 calories; 182 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 1 gram fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 0.36 gram fiber

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 01-06-1999

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