*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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