Asparagus With Orange Ginger Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A nice dress-up for steamed asparagus. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated |
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Place in a steamer basket and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, stir together juice, zest and cornstarch.
3. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Let thicken and reduce while stirring with a whisk, about 3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add grated ginger.
5. Place asparagus on a serving plate and pour sauce over asparagus; top with toasted almonds.
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