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Tarragon Cream Sauce

Delightful Tarragon Cream Sauce: Easy Gourmet in Minutes

Elevate your meals with this easy Tarragon Cream Sauce, perfect for busy nights and health-conscious diets.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with non-dairy butter for dairy-free option.
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated or minced.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken stock Use vegetable stock for vegetarian option.
For the Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon Minced, fresh is best for maximum flavor.
  • 8 ounces Sour cream Use dairy-free sour cream if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat to melt.
  2. Once melted, sauté 1 clove of minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and add 1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon. Stir and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 8 ounces of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm over your favorite protein or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be adjusted for dairy-free diets by substituting appropriate ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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