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Asparagus with Mandarin-Pepper Sauce
| Description: | Spring is in the air. Young, tender asparagus - topped with easy-to-prepare Mandarin-pepper sauce - makes the perfect side dish for Easter ham or lamb. Colorful and flavorful, this nutrient-rich, low-fat sauce makes a great topping for grilled fish or poultry. | |
| Time: | 15 min (10 min to prepare, 5 min to cook) | |
| Meal type: | Side Dish | |
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| Number of Servings: | 6 | |
| Ingredients: | ||
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1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin oranges in juice, drained and chopped 1/2 cup chopped, canned roasted red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds* |
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| Directions: | ||
| Gently combine Mandarin oranges, bell pepper, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. Sauce may be prepared ahead. Cook asparagus in a covered skillet, in a small amount of water, just until tender crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon Mandarin-pepper sauce over the asparagus; top with almonds. * To intensify flavor, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 5 minutes, shaking often. | ||
| Notes: | ||
| Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 100; Total... | ||
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