White Bean Bechamel Over Asparagus

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned white beans drained (reserve 1/2 cup of bean liquid)
• 4 ounces silken tofu - (abt 1/2 cup)
• 1 small onion halved
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper or to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears steamed

Preparation

Step 1

Combine beans, reserved liquid, tofu and onion in container of a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.

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.

Place asparagus on a serving platter and top with sauce.

This recipe yields 4 servings; 1/4 of asparagus and about 1/2 cup of sauce per serving.

Points® Value: 3