Steamed Asparagus and Green Beans With Fresh Lemon-Basil Dip

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

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.

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.

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