Lemon Dill Asparagus

When asparagus is out of season, or too pricey for your budget, you can save money and still serve a delicious vegetable side dish by using green beans. Choose either fresh green beans or the frozen French-cut variety.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 cup water

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine

1 Tbsp dried dill

1 lemon, sliced

1 fresh dill sprig

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp dried dill

Directions

1. Combine asparagus, water, lemon juice and broth in a large skillet. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Cook asparagus for about 3 minutes. Add dried dill. Cook until asparagus is barely tender, about 2 minutes longer.

3. Drain asparagus; place on a serving platter. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprig.

4. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon dried dill in a small bowl; mix well. Serve alongside asparagus.