Vegetable: Asparagus with Black Pepper, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Sauce

posted by Terrytx 03-12-103 8:25 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Asparagus with Black Pepper, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Sauce
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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


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.

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.
Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle with sauce.

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.

Source: Cooking Light-3/03

NOTES : You can vary the dressing by adding your favorite crumbled cheese, such as feta or blue cheese.

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