Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce
20 min.
2
165kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce, a scrumptious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delectable recipe, perfect for serving two, can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. Each serving contains only 165 calories, allowing you to indulge in this heavenly dish without any guilt.
The star of this show-stopping recipe is the fresh asparagus, cooked to crisp-tender perfection, and then drizzled with a lusciously creamy blue cheese sauce. The harmonious blend of crumbled blue cheese, softened cream cheese, and evaporated milk creates a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly complements the natural flavors of the asparagus. A hint of salt ties the flavors together, ensuring a well-balanced taste that will leave your guests or family members begging for seconds.
With a caloric breakdown of 15.11% protein, 65.65% fat, and 19.24% carbs, this dish offers a satisfying and nutritious option for those watching their waistlines or simply seeking a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. Best of all, you'll only need a handful of ingredients and a couple of essential pieces of equipment to whip up this heavenly meal. So, why not give Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce a try and elevate your dining experience to new heights? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound asparagus fresh
  • tablespoons cheese blue crumbled
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • tablespoons evaporated milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through.
  2. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein15.11%
Fat65.65%
Carbs19.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43
Glycemic Load
1.09
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.427826115619%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Quercetin
15.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.63kcal
8.23%
Fat:12.59g
19.38%
Saturated Fat:7.46g
46.62%
Carbohydrates:8.31g
2.77%
Net Carbohydrates:5.92g
2.15%
Sugar:5.47g
6.08%
Cholesterol:37.78mg
12.59%
Sodium:300.73mg
13.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.52g
13.04%
Vitamin K:47.99µg
45.7%
Vitamin A:1318.5IU
26.37%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.21%
Folate:64.58µg
16.14%
Phosphorus:148.52mg
14.85%
Iron:2.51mg
13.96%
Calcium:132.01mg
13.2%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.02%
Copper:0.22mg
11.23%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.47%
Potassium:343.65mg
9.82%
Fiber:2.38g
9.53%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.22%
Selenium:6.07µg
8.67%
Vitamin C:6.78mg
8.22%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.81%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.81%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.76%
Magnesium:24.64mg
6.16%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.07%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.35%