Asparagus with Orange Sauce

Description

• Original recipe
• Ready in: < 30 minutes
• Serves / Makes: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• ¼ cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• orange slices and additional orange peel, optional

Procedures

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.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• 44 calories | 45 mg sodium | trace cholesterol | 6 gm carbohydrate | 3 gm protein | 2 gm fat.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable | ½ fat.