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Asparagus with Black Pepper, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Sauce

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
  
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese, softened
  
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (drained)
  
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
  






Instructions



1. Bring 1 gallon water and salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; chill.
   
   
2. Combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, juice, pepper, and bacon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth.
   
   
3. Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle with sauce.
   
   
4. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/4 pound asparagus and 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce). 69 cal, 3g fat, 5.4g pro, 7.3g carb, 2.4g fiber, 7mg chol, 1.2mg iron, 161mg sod, 48mg calc.