Asparagus with Cream Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Asparagus with Cream Sauce
15 min.
10
97kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouthwatering Asparagus with Cream Sauce recipe! Perfect for serving at your next gathering or family dinner, this dish is not only vegetarian-friendly but also comes together in just 15 minutes. With a caloric content of only 97 kcal per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy.

This recipe yields 10 generous servings, making it an excellent choice for large gatherings or potlucks. The star of the dish is, of course, the fresh asparagus, which is cooked to tender perfection in a skillet with water and then drizzled with a rich, creamy sauce. The sauce is where the magic happens – a harmonious blend of sautéed onions, butter, flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, chicken broth, fresh parsley, cider vinegar, dill weed, and sour cream. The result is a velvety, flavor-packed sauce that perfectly complements the crisp, earthy asparagus.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this Asparagus with Cream Sauce recipe is a must-try. It's the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a hearty salad. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and get ready to delight your taste buds with this simple yet exquisite dish!

Ingredients

  • cups water 
  • pounds asparagus fresh trimmed
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup chicken broth 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh minced
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon optional: dill 
  • cup cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth.
  3. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill.
  4. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream.
  5. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein12%
Fat60.61%
Carbs27.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.8
Glycemic Load
1.57
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.7904347829197%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
3.23mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
5.58mg
Kaempferol
1.34mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
14.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:96.5kcal
4.82%
Fat:6.93g
10.67%
Saturated Fat:3.81g
23.83%
Carbohydrates:7.05g
2.35%
Net Carbohydrates:4.84g
1.76%
Sugar:2.97g
3.3%
Cholesterol:20.06mg
6.69%
Sodium:234.34mg
10.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.09g
6.18%
Vitamin K:63.24µg
60.23%
Vitamin A:1027.95IU
20.56%
Folate:55.37µg
13.84%
Iron:2.2mg
12.21%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.8%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.51%
Copper:0.2mg
9.94%
Vitamin C:7.89mg
9.56%
Fiber:2.21g
8.84%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.03%
Phosphorus:72.88mg
7.29%
Potassium:247.02mg
7.06%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.46%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.42%
Calcium:53.59mg
5.36%
Selenium:3.69µg
5.28%
Magnesium:18.38mg
4.59%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.28%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.59%