15 ounces canned white beans
= (reserve 1/2 cup of bean liquid)
4 ounces silken tofu - (abt 1/2 cup)
1 small onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears
Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.
Combine beans, reserved liquid, tofu and onion in container of a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Spoon sauce into a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place asparagus on a serving platter and top with sauce.
This recipe yields 4 servings; 1/4 of asparagus and about 1/2 cup of sauce per serving.
PointsŪ Value: 3
Comments: Who says creamy sauces are off limits? Our versatile white bean sauce can be used as a topping for your favorite vegetables, grilled meats or seafood. Just change up the herbs to meet your tastes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 156
Calories from Fat 3.0%
Total Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
81mg
Carbohydrate
30g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Protein
10g
Points 3
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch)
Rating: ()
Added On: February 29, 2008
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