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                          MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Vegetables
               Side dish                        Fruits

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   lb           Asparagus -- fresh OR
 10       oz           (1 pkg) frozen asparagus
  1       t            Orange peel -- finely shredded
    1/4   c            Orange juice
    1/4   c            Vegetable oil
  2       ts           Lemon juice
  1       t            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.



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