Marinated Asparagus

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Asparagus; fresh
-=OR=-
10 oz (1 pkg) frozen asparagus;
1 ts Orange peel; finely shredded
1/4 c Orange juice;
1/4 c Vegetable oil;
2 ts Lemon juice;
1 ts Salt;
ds Of cayenne pepper;

Method:

Place steamer basket in 1/2" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket.
Place asparagus spears in basket.
Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Steam until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Innediately rinse under running cold water; drain.
Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered contariner; pour over asparagurs.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning asparagaus occasionally; drain.
Garnish with orange slices if desired.
4 servings (about 5 spears) Food Exchanges per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE + (If you granish with oranges slices) 1 FRUIT EXCHANGE; CAL: 60; Betty Crocker's New American Cooking by WHOM Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.