Lemon Butter Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp white flourNutrition
• 1 tsp minced garlicNutrition
• 1 tbsp light butterNutrition
• juice of 1/2 lemonNutrition
• 4 cups asparagusNutrition
• 2 oz nonfat evaporated milkNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cut hard part of stems off and discard. Cut asparagus into 3 sections. Place in a pot of boiling water. Boil 4 minutes until bright green, crisp and tender. Remove, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside while preparing sauce.
2. 2Place butter in a deep skillet or heavy saucepan and melt over medium-high heat. Add flour and turn heat to medium. Whisk until smooth.
3. 3Add garlic, lemon juice and milk. Thin sauce with water until a thin batter consistency. Whisking constantly bring to slow boil then immediately add asparagus back to sauce turn off heat and toss to coat.
4. 4Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.

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