John's Raspberry Asparagus

Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Steamed asparagus with a lowfat raspberry sauce for a quick and easy side dish. Compliments almost any beef, chicken or seafood meal.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat raspberry yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions

1 Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
2 In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
3 Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.