Snack: Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip
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Health and fertility benefits of Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip
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Ingredients
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 pounds fresh asparagus
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Whisk together first 5 ingredients until blended. Cover and chill.
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Cook beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Cover and chill vegetables until ready to serve with dip. Garnish dip with fresh basil, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
