Name: Chilled Asparagus Spread
Yield: Serves 8
Cuisine: Dips and Spreads
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch lengths; 4 green onions, white and green portion, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 small package (3 ounces) cream cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Several drops Tabasco sauce; Lemon zest strips for garnish

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Offer this pale green, subtly flavored spread with crisp wheat crackers or tortilla wedges that have been heated under the broiler until crisp.

Ingredients

3/4 cup water

4 tablespoons butter

1 pound asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch lengths

4 green onions, white and green portion, sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 small package (3 ounces) cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Several drops Tabasco sauce

Lemon zest strips for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the water and butter in a large skillet. When the butter is melted, add the asparagus and onions and bring to a boil. Sprinkle on the thyme and salt. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Cook at a gentle bubble for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and stir the asparagus over high heat until all the moisture is evaporated.

2. Combine the cream cheese and sour cream in the container of a blender or processor. Add the asparagus mixture, lemon juice, and Tabasco. Whirl until smooth then transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Garnish with strips of lemon zest.