Asparagus with Orange Sauce Recipe

Asparagus with Orange Sauce Recipe

A wonderful and flavorful sauce to top asparagus with. This asparagus recipe is a must-try!


Add a tasty twist to your appetizer by adding this creamy orange sauce to your asparagus.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 tsp. orange peel, grated
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • orange slices , optional
  • orange peel, optional

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition

  • Sugar: 3g
  • :
  • Calcium: 42mg
  • Calories: 38kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Iron: 2mg
  • Potassium: 256mg
  • Protein: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 36mg
  • Vitamin A: 865IU
  • Vitamin C: 9mg
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