It’s amazing what a simple stir-together sauce can do to awaken the flavor of vegetables!

Prep: 10 min - Cook: 15 min

2 pounds asparagus
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil


1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears.

2. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 12-inch skillet. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 12 minutes or until stalk ends are crisp-tender; drain.

3. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Drizzle over asparagus.

Makes 6 servings

Success Hint: Measure oil before honey to grease your tablespoon. You’ll be sure to get every last drop of honey!

Variation: Remember this simple sauce. It also flavors carrots, broccoli and cauliflower.

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving:
Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 35); Fat 4g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 190mg; Potassium 190mg; Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 3g

Diet Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 1 Fat

This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.