Asparagus with Garlic Dip

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Food Network Magazine, May 2011

Prep time1 hour

Description

Ingredients

3 Asparagus (bunches, peel bottoms)
4 Garlic Heads (peeled)
1⁄2CupOlive Oil
2TablespoonLemon Juice
1TeaspoonMayonnaise
1 1⁄2TeaspoonSugar
1TeaspoonDijon Mustard
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper
1TablespoonChives (chopped)

Instructions

Boil asparagus until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain and cool. Cook garlic in olive oil over low heat until soft, 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the oil. Puree the cooked garlic with lemon juice, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard and 1/4 cup water. Blend in 1/4 cup garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in chives. Serve on the side with asparagus.