Ingredients[]
- 1 to 1½ lbs. asparagus, tough ends trimmed
Garlic mayonnaise[]
- 1 cup soy mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon or chervil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 small garlic garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions[]
Garlic mayonnaise[]
- In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- Whisk well before serving.
Asparagus[]
- Steam asparagus until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain, arrange asparagus on plates and serve hot with spoonful of garlic mayonnaise.
- Alternatively, serve asparagus cold.
- After cooking, drain asparagus, rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.