Ingredients
- 1 navel orange
- 1 grate
- 2 lb asparagus
- 5 tb butter (unsalted)
- 4 tsp salt and pepper
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 ts ginger root (minced peeled fresh)
- 2 ts cilantro (minced fresh)
asparagus spears with vegetable peeler. In large, deep skillet, combine 2 cups water, remaining orange juice, ~ /2 tsp salt and the asparagus; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 4 minutes or until tender. Drain; place on platter Remove butter from freezer; unwrap. Slice into 1/4-in. rounds; place on hot asparagus. Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 120 calories, 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 10 g 6t, 26 mg cholesterol, 271 mg sodium. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994