Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Ready in: < 30 minutes
 * Serves / Makes: 8

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
 * ¼ cup plain non-fat yogurt
 * 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
 * 2 tablespoons orange juice
 * 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
 * 1 dash cayenne pepper
 * orange slices and additional orange peel, optional

Directions

 * 1) Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil.
 * 2) Cook for 6 – 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
 * 3) Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, peel and cayenne.
 * 4) Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce.
 * 5) Garnish with orange slices and peel if desired.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 44 calories | 45 mg sodium | trace cholesterol | 6 gm carbohydrate | 3 gm protein | 2 gm fat.
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable | ½ fat.