Smoked Paprika Sauce For Asparagus And Other Veggies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
Sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced

Preparation

Heat olive oil in small saucepan over low heat.
Add paprika, cumin and garlic and cook 5 minutes.
Put mayonnaise in small bowl.
Add the seasoned oil from saucepan, using spatula to get all of it, if necessary.
Add lime juice and cilantro.
Whisk to combine.
Cook asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
Drain and rinse to stop cooking but do not make cold.
Pour some of the sauce over the asparagus and serve the rest on the side.