Asparagus with Creamy Orange Sauce
The heat of fresh-cooked asparagus brings out the orange flavor in the sauce, so be sure to spoon the sauce over the stalks while they are piping hot.
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The heat of fresh-cooked asparagus brings out the orange flavor in the sauce, so be sure to spoon the sauce over the stalks while they are piping hot.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp. grated orange zest
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed
Preparation
1. Whisk together mayonnaise, orange juice, orange zest, and mustard in bowl.
2. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water 1 to 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain, and place on serving plate. Pour sauce over bottom halves of asparagus.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 217
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 309 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g