Asparagus with Shallot-Mustard Cream
2
Points®
Total time: 24 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Go beyond the basic steamed asparagus spears with our rich shallot-and-mustard sauce.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
2 tsp(s)
Shallots
2 small, minced
All-purpose flour
1 tbsp(s)
Fat free evaporated milk
½ cup(s)
Fat free chicken broth
½ cup(s)
Mustard
2 tsp(s), coarse-grain
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Asparagus
1½ pound(s), trimmed
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 6 minutes; stir in flour.
2
Very gradually whisk in milk and broth; bring to a simmer and let cook 1 minute. Whisk in mustard and season with salt; cover and keep warm.
3
Steam asparagus until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and top each with about 5 tablespoons of sauce.
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