Steamed Asparagus With Orange

* Exported from MasterCook *

Steamed Asparagus With Orange

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Lb. asparagus -- trimmed and halved
lengthwise
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 Tsp. grated orange peel
1 Pinch salt (optional)
1 Pinch freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 oranges -- peeled and
sectioned (2 to 3)
1/2 Small red onion -- sliced thin

In a large Dutch oven steam the asparagus on a steamer
rack until tender 5 to 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water;
drain and transfer to a serving plate. In a small bowl combine
orange juice, vinegar, mustard, orange peel, salt (optional)
and pepper. Pour over asparagus and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Arrange orange sections and red onion on asparagus.
Makes 4 servings; 100 calories each.


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