Asparagus With Mandarin-pepper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Spring is in the air. Young, tender asparagus - topped with easy-to-prepare Mandarin-pepper sauce - makes the perfect side dish for Easter ham or lamb. Colorful and flavorful, this nutrient-rich, low-fat sauce makes a great topping for grilled fish or poultry. Ingredients:
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges in juice, drained and chopped |
1/2 cup chopped, canned roasted red bell pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped green onion |
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger |
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed |
1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Gently combine Mandarin oranges, bell pepper, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. Sauce may be prepared ahead. Cook asparagus in a covered skillet, in a small amount of water, just until tender crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon Mandarin-pepper sauce over the asparagus; top with almonds. * To intensify flavor, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 5 minutes, shaking often.
2. Servings: 6
3. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 100; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 95mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Fiber 4g; Protein 4g
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