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    Citrus Asparagus


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    Citrus Asparagus
    Serves: 4

    Orange Sauce:
    2 tsp. reduced-fat stick margarine
    1 clove garlic, minced
    Juice of 1 large orange (about 1/3-cup)
    1-1/4 tsp. balsamic vinegar
    1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
    1/2 tsp. grated fresh orange peel

    Asparagus:
    Nonstick olive cooking spray
    1 small onion, diced
    1 lb. fresh asparagus, lower half of stalks peeled **
    2/3 c. diced red bell pepper
    1/2 c. water

    **If using pencil thin asparagus, do not peel. Reduce cooking time to 4 to 5 minutes.

    For Sauce:
    Heat margarine in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes or until soft. Stir in orange juice; bring to a boil. Add vinegar and mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add orange peel. Season to taste with salt if desired. Set aside and keep warm.

    For Asparagus:
    Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add asparagus, bell pepper and water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon to serving dish. Serve with reserved orange sauce.

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