ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole family," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Orange slices and additional orange zest, optional

Steps:

Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges