Sunny Asparagus Spears
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 16 Min
A splash of orange gives our Sunny Asparagus Spears such a fresh taste. We know a lot of you make asparagus for company, but when you see how quickly this delicious veggie recipe comes together, we're betting you'll treat yourself to it on a weeknight soon.
What You'll Need
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoon reduced-fat buttery spread
- 1 1/2 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
What to Do
- Place asparagus in a microwaveable 2-quart dish. Add water. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 minutes. Rearrange spears and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until asparagus are tender-crisp.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine buttery spread, orange peel, and juice. Cook and stir until buttery spread slightly browns. Add asparagus; stir gently over low heat until asparagus are completely coated and warmed through.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 47
- Calories from Fat 22
- Total Fat 2.4g 4 %
- Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 2.6g 5 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 5.6mg 2 %
- Sodium 40mg 2 %
- Total Carbohydrates 5.8g 2 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11 %
- Sugars 2.8g 0 %
