Marinated Asparagus

== Ingredients ==
* 1½ lbs asparagus, fresh or 10 oz (1 pkg) frozen asparagus
* 1 tsp orange peel, finely shredded
* ¼ cup orange juice
* ¼ cup vegetable oil
* 2 tsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp salt
* dash of cayenne pepper
== Directions ==
# Place steamer basket in ½" 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.
# Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain.
# Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container; pour over asparagus.
# Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning asparagus occasionally; drain.
# Garnish with orange slices if desired.
== Nutritional information ==
4 servings (about 5 spears) food exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exchange + 1 fat exchange + (if you granish with oranges slices) 1 fruit exchange; calories: 60; Betty Crocker's New American cooking
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