Fresh Asparagus with Orange Sauce

A side dish so simple and delicious everyone will love it.  A new way to eat asparagus.

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Fresh Asparagus with Orange Sauce Recipe

5  tablespoons butter or margarine

2  tablespoons freshly grated orange zest

¼ cup fresh orange juice

1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced by half and slightly thickened.  Meanwhile, steam asparagus 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.  To serve, pour orange sauce over asparagus.

Yields: 4 Servings

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