Marinated Asparagus

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, fresh
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 * 10 oz (1 pkg) frozen asparagus
 * 1 tsp orange peel, finely shredded
 * 1/4 cup orange juice
 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
 * 2 tsp lemon juice
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ds of cayenne pepper

Directions
Place steamer basket in ½" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket. Place asparagus spears in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Innediately rinse under running cold water; drain. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered contariner; pour over asparagurs. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning asparagaus occasionally; drain. Garnish with orange slices if desired. 4 servings (about 5 spears) food exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exchange + 1 fat exchange + (if you granish with oranges slices) 1 fruit exchange; cal: 60; betty crocker"s new american cooking by whom