Asparagus With Orange Dipping Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Orange juice
- 1 tsp Orange rind, finely grated
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Find a saucepan which's wide sufficient to hold the asparagus spears lengthwise and set it over medium-high heat. Fill about three quarters with water, add in the salt and bring to a boil. Plunge the spears into the boiling water, return to a boil and cook till the spears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 to min depending on their thicknes (don't overcook). Rinse under cool running water to stop the cooking, then drain on a clean kitchen towel.
- To prepare the sauce, whisk together the orange juice, orange rind, extra virgin olive oil sesame oil, and coarse salt and pepper till well blended. Arrange the asparagus on a large serving platter with dipping sauce on the side. Serve hot or possibly cool.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 82g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 135 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 89% |
| Total Fat 13.59g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.89g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium 138mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 3.22g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.8g | 1% |
| Protein 1.38g | 2% |
