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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:
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*
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.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 100; Total...




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