Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter for 2 Recipe

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Zesty orange and earthy ginger are the perfect complement to this veggie that has become a spring time staple. Lisa Feld, Grafton, Wisconsin

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Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter for 2 Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
In a small bowl, beat the butter, marmalade, ginger, vinegar and orange peel until blended. Spoon over asparagus. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 248 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 146 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter for 2 in Taste of Home April/May 2009