Roasting pumps up the mild flavor of asparagus and the easy orange sauce gives even more depth. This delicious side dish goes together fast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium asparagus, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
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- Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- Zest of 1 orange
Preparation:
For asparagus:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss asparagus in olive oil. Place in low-sided pan in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a fork pierces stalk easily.
For sauce:
Bring orange juice to boil; cook until reduced by half. During last minute of boil add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and rose water. Pour juice over asparagus. Sprinkle with zest.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Jean Brady, Cooking Instructor and Caterer, Los Angeles, California
Reprinted with permission.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss asparagus in olive oil. Place in low-sided pan in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a fork pierces stalk easily.
For sauce:
Bring orange juice to boil; cook until reduced by half. During last minute of boil add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and rose water. Pour juice over asparagus. Sprinkle with zest.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Jean Brady, Cooking Instructor and Caterer, Los Angeles, California
Reprinted with permission.
