Asparagus With Citrus and Oregano Recipe

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Asparagus With Citrus and Oregano
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
256
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Zest one of the oranges; set zest aside.
  2. Slice off the ends of each of the oranges. Working with one orange at a time, set an orange on end; with a small knife, slice off and discard the peel and the white pith. Holding the orange in your hand, use a knife to cut the orange segments away from their membranes. Place the segments in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Over a separate bowl, squeeze the remaining orange pulp to extract any remaining juice and repeat with the second orange.
  4. Whisk 4 tablespoons oil, the lemon juice, oregano and spring onion into the orange juice and season with salt and pepper; set the dressing aside.
  5. Cut off about 2cm from the tough end of the asparagus and transfer the asparagus spears to a 22cm x 33cm microwavable dish. Sprinkle the asparagus with reserved orange zest and drizzle with remaining oil and quarter cup water. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high heat for 2 minutes. Rotating the dish at interval's microwave until the asparagus is just tender, about 2 minutes more.
  6. Remove from microwave, uncover and drain off the cooking liquid.
  7. Toss the asparagus with reserved citrus dressing and season with salt and top with orange segments.
  8. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 256.44 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.21g 34%
Sodium 4.25mg 0%
Potassium 401.41mg 9%
Total Carbs 14.01g 5%
Sugars 8.78g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4.09g 16%
Protein 3.32g 7%
Vitamin C 46.6mg 78%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 64.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.5 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.74g 34%
Sodium 1.87mg 0%
Potassium 176.09mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.14g 5%
Sugars 3.85g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 16%
Protein 1.45g 7%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 78%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 28.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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