Asparagus With Watercress Sauce

• bunches asparagus, ends trimmed↗2
• bunch watercress, sprigs picked and washed and dried↗1⁄2
• light sour cream↗2 tablespoons
• good quality whole-egg mayonnaise↗2 tablespoons
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Or microwave if you prefer.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Process until almost smooth.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper and taste.

7. 7

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