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Roasted Asparagus With Garlic-Lemon Sauce

Roasted Asparagus With Garlic-Lemon Sauce
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WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Roasted asparagus is delicious drizzled with a sauce inspired by Caesar salad dressing. Low-fat mayonnaise 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
Prep: 15 Minutes | Total Time: 25 Minutes
  • 2 bunches
    asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons
    extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon
    salt
  • 2 tablespoons
    low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons
    water
  • anchovy fillets, minced
  • 1 small
    clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon
    lemon juice
  • hard-boiled eggs, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, water, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. To serve, drizzle the asparagus with the sauce and top with hard-boiled egg (if using).

Reviewed July 16, 2012

Nutritional Information

Makes: 4 servings
  • Calories89
  • Fat4 g
    • Saturated fat1 g
  • Cholesterol4 mg
  • Carbohydrates10 g
  • Protein6 g
  • Sodium282 mg
* Nutritional Guidelines based on the USDA's MyPlate Standards.
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