Asparagus with Basil Pesto Mayonnaise

Asparagus with Basil Pesto Mayonnaise
Asparagus with Basil Pesto Mayonnaise is a gluten free and primal hor d'oeuvre. This recipe makes 16 servings with 52 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. If you have parmesan cheese, basil pesto, salad dressing, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Snap or cut off tough ends of asparagus spears. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1/2 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling.
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Add asparagus; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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Drain. Plunge asparagus into bowl of ice water to cool; drain on paper towels. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients, except basil leaves.
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Spoon mayonnaise mixture into small serving bowl; garnish with basil leaves.
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Serve with blanched asparagus.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings16
Health Score1
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