Asparagus with Dijon Sauce

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ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON SAUCE

Yield: 4 Servings

Serving Size: 1/4 of asparagus with about 1-1/2 tbsp. dipping sauce

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Info:

http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

INGREDIENTS

- 3/4 pound (about 9-12) fresh asparagus spears

- 1/2 cup Homemade Chicken Broth, or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth

- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or tarragon Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS

Break the woody ends off the asparagus;

place the asparagus spears in a skillet.

Pour on the broth; cover and steam over medium heat

until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the

asparagus to a warm serving plate; keep warm.

Add the mustard to the skillet; increase the heat

to high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly;

pour the sauce over asparagus.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 28, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 70mg,

Carbohydrate: 4g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable