Asparagus with Toasted Walnuts
Source of Recipe
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1 large orange
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnut Pieces, toasted
GRATE peel and squeeze juice from orange. Pour juice into small saucepan; set peel aside for later use. Bring juice to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes or until juice is reduced by half.
MEANWHILE, blanch asparagus in boiling water; drain. Add oil to orange juice; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in salt and pepper.
PLACE asparagus on serving platter; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Sprinkle with orange peel and walnuts.
How To Toast Walnuts
Preheat oven to 350�F. Place walnuts on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.