Asparagus w/ Orange Sauce

 Nutritional Analysis & Diabetic Exchanges

 

Serves: 8

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

 1/4 c. plain nonfat yogurt

2 T. light mayonnaise

2 T. orange juice

1 tsp. grated orange peel

Dash cayenne pepper

Orange slices and additional orange peel, optional

Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a skillet; bring to a boil. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp tender. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, peel and cayenne.

Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and peel, if desired

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS: One serving equals: 44 calories, 45 mg sodium, trace choloresterol. 6 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat. DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.