Asparagus With Watercress Sauce

This is an old recipe i found that i used to serve as an entrée at dinner parties.

Place the asparagus in a steamer basket over a saucepan of simmering water.

Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until tender crisp and bright green.

Or microwave if you prefer.

Reserve 4 of the sprigs of watercress and place the remaining sprigs in the bowl of a food processor with the sour cream and mayonnaise.

Process until almost smooth.

Season with salt and pepper and taste.

Divide asparagus spears among serving plates , top with a watercress sprig and serve with the sauce.

asparagus, watercress, light sour cream, mayonnaise, salt & freshly ground black pepper