Asparagus with Maple-Mustard Sauce

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Steps

  • 1
    Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears. In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix maple syrup, mustard and oil. Drizzle over asparagus.

  • Honey can be used instead of the maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
95mg
4%
Potassium
135mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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