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Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter Recipe

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

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Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons 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: 6 servings.

Cooking for 2: Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter for 2

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 223 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus with Orange-Ginger Butter in Taste of Home April/May 2009, p62

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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by ckmolly

Even my "no veggie" spouse thought this was good. Will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by cech@swwnet.com

I made this for a dinner for 6 and everyone loved it..the crystalized ginger and orange are a perfect complement to the asparagus. Be sure to garnish with shredded orange peel for eye "a-peel"