Bean Bechamel Over Asparagus
Points: 3
Servings: 4
Preparation Time:10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 3 Minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
15 oz canned white beans, reserve 1/2 cup of bean liquid
4 oz silken tofu, about 1/2 cup
1 small onion(s), halved
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, or to taste
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 pound asparagus, spears, steamed
Instructions:
1. Combine beans, reserved liquid, tofu and onion in container of a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Spoon sauce into a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place asparagus on a serving platter and top with sauce. Yields 1/4 of asparagus and about 1/2 cup of sauce per serving
