Asparagus with Honey Mustard 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 courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.