Marinated Asparagus

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;

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.