Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip

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Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Cari South
Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
8 Mins
Yield
Makes about 25 servings
July 2008
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • Garnish: fresh basil leaves

How to Make It

Step 1

Whisk together first 5 ingredients until blended. Cover and chill.

Step 2

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

Step 3

Cook beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

Step 4

Cover and chill vegetables until ready to serve with dip. Garnish dip with fresh basil, if desired.

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Ratings & Reviews

SeattleChef's Review

SeattleChef
October 06, 2009
This is a great make-ahead appetizer for a summer party. The dip is actually better the next day. I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and a bit of extra lemon. Guest ate every last bite.