Asparagus With Orange Ginger Sauce Recipe

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Asparagus With Orange Ginger Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

  1. Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Place in a steamer basket and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together juice, zest and cornstarch.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Let thicken and reduce while stirring with a whisk, about 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add grated ginger.
  5. Place asparagus on a serving plate and pour sauce over asparagus; top with toasted almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.67 Kcal (1962 kJ)
Calories from fat 345.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.43g 59%
Sodium 16.46mg 1%
Potassium 769.88mg 16%
Total Carbs 22.45g 7%
Sugars 8.37g 33%
Dietary Fiber 9.58g 38%
Protein 17.81g 36%
Vitamin C 23mg 38%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 202.5mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.62 Kcal (899 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.6g 59%
Sodium 7.54mg 1%
Potassium 352.55mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.28g 7%
Sugars 3.83g 33%
Dietary Fiber 4.39g 38%
Protein 8.16g 36%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 38%
Iron 2mg 25%
Calcium 92.8mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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