Super-Fast Asparagus with Orange Mayonnaise
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Total time: 10 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ever had orange mayonnaise? In this recipe, the intriguing combination of flavors is prefect with asparagus, making it a citrusy and delicious side dish. Set aside an extra ten minutes in your dinner making plans and try this out-of-the-box veggie recipe! Oh, and pro tip: To ensure even cooking in the microwave, arrange the asparagus spears so that their tips face the center of the dish.
Ingredients
Asparagus
1 pound(s), trimmed
Water
¼ cup(s)
Fat free mayonnaise
½ cup(s)
Orange zest
1 Tbsp, grated
Orange juice
2 Tbsp, or bottled
Lemon juice canned or bottled
1 Tbsp
Fresh parsley
1 Tbsp, fresh, finely chopped
Honey
½ tsp
Garlic
1 clove(s), minced
Instructions
1
Place the asparagus in a large microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent one corner. Microwave on High until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Arrange the spears on a platter. Let cool, if desired.
2
To prepare the orange mayonnaise, stir together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Spoon the mayonnaise over the asparagus. Yields about 5 asparagus and 21/2 tablespoons mayonnaise per serving.
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