Asparagus With Citrus Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt or 1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tbsp minced fresh chives
1 tsp grated orange rind
2 tsp fresh orange juice
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 lbs fresh asparagus
chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.
Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Place asparagus, cut ends down, in steamer basket; place basket in steamer, cover, and steam 6 to 7 minutes or just until asparagus spears are tender.
Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter. Garnish citrus sauce, if desired, and serve with asparagus.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	68.8 Kcal (288 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.77g	6%
Cholesterol	4.39mg	1%
Sodium	160.56mg	7%
Potassium	262.66mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.88g	2%
Sugars	3.79g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	9%
Protein	2.77g	6%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	13%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	47.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	47.09 Kcal (197 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	6%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	109.9mg	7%
Potassium	179.78mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.71g	2%
Sugars	2.59g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	9%
Protein	1.89g	6%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	13%
Iron	1.6mg	13%
Calcium	32.6mg	5%

* 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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