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    Asparagus with Orange-Saffron Sauce


    Source of Recipe


    Family Circle Magazine

    List of Ingredients




    2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed and stems peeled
    1/4 cup chicken broth
    5 threads saffron
    1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
    1 teaspoon grated orange zest
    2 tablespoons orange juice
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise

    Recipe



    Cook asparagus in 1/2-inch lightly salted boiling water in large skillet for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool the asparagus in an ice-water bath. When cooled, drain and place on serving dish. Cover and refrigerate.
    Bring chicken broth to boiling in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat; add the saffron and tarragon. Cover and let stand for 4 minutes. Pour into a medium-size bowl to cool. Add orange zest, orange juice, salt and mayonnaise. Whisk together and refrigerate the sauce, covered, for 2 hours. The sauce can be made a day ahead.

    To serve, pour the sauce over the asparagus.


 

 

 


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