*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Vegetables
                Side dish                        Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   lb           Asparagus -- fresh OR
  10       oz           (1 pkg) frozen asparagus
   1       t            Orange peel -- finely shredded
     1/4   c            Orange juice
     1/4   c            Vegetable oil
   2       ts           Lemon juice
   1       t            Salt
           ds           Of cayenne pepper

  Place steamer basket in 1/2" 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
  Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.
 


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