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Steamed Asparagus with Tarragon Mayonnaise

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 29, 2008
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High-class asparagus gets a drizzling of low-fat, cholesterol-free mayonnaise.

Steamed Asparagus with Tarragon Mayonnaise

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed soft tofu (8 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 large)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    To make mayonnaise, in blender or food processor, place tofu, lemon juice, mustard, salt, shallot and garlic. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. With blender on, add oil by drops. Place in glass or plastic container; stir in tarragon. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Step 
    2
    Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place asparagus in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve with mayonnaise.

Nutrition

50 Calories
3 g Total Fat
4 g Protein
3 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
50
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
260 mg
Potassium
140 mg
Total Carbohydrate
3 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
4 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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