John’s Raspberry Asparagus

Steamed asparagus with a lowfat raspberry sauce for a quick and easy side dish. Compliments almost any beef, chicken or seafood meal.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat raspberry yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced

  • PREP

    3 mins

  • COOK

    7 mins

  • READY IN

    10 mins

Directions

  1. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
  3. Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

Nutrition

Calories: 85 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Fat: 0.7 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 4.7 g
Sodium: 43 mg

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