Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Asparagus With Orange Sauce

Ready in: < 30 minutes

Serves/Makes:  8 Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup plain nonfat 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: Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, peel and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and peel if desired.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 44 calories, 45 mg sodium, trace cholesterol, 6 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. This recipe for Asparagus With Orange Sauce serves/makes 8 http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/360/AsparagusWithOrangeSauce6915 0.shtml

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