Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients until blended. Cover and chill.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cover and chill vegetables until ready to serve with dip. Garnish dip with fresh basil, if desired.
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