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Asparagus and Green Beans

Side Dish

Serves 6 to 8

Recipe courtesy of Marcelle Bienvenu, You're Invited

Ingredients: 
  • 1 pound pencil-thin asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 pound tender green beans, stem ends removed 
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Asparagus and Green Beans

Asparagus and Green Beans

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Method: 

Blanch the vegetables in salted boiling water just until tender, about 3 minutes for the asparagus and 2 to 4 minutes for the beans.
Drain and cool in a bowl of ice water.
Drain again and refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine the sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to blend.
Keep chilled until ready to use.
Serve in a bowl alongside the vegetables.

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