Steamed Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce

By blum099

Per serving (1/4 of recipe)

Calories: 49
Fat: 0.7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Calories from Fat: 12.2%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 2.5 g
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Sugar: 4.9 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Calcium: 27 mg
Iron: 0.8 mg
Vitamin C: 35.4 mg
Beta Carotene: 282 mcg
Vitamin E: 1.3 mg
Source: Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1 juice of 1/2 orange, or 1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Put raspberries in a saucepan with orange juice or orange juice concentrate. Simmer, stirring often, until raspberries have fallen apart and the mixture looks like a sauce, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Steam asparagus over hot water until bright green and soft, but not mushy. Place asparagus in a serving dish and top with sauce. Serve hot or at room temperature. Garnish with orange zest, if using.