Just in time for your Easter dinner… asparagus, I love asparagus. It’s one of the vegetables that I didn’t make very often because my husband didn’t like it. Then one day I thought to myself… “Just because he doesn’t like it doesn’t mean I can’t have it”, so I decided to make some fresh asparagus…guess what? Yeah, Kenny liked it! It’s still not his favorite vegetable, but he discovered that it’s pretty good prepared this different way from what he remembered growing up. Not to mention that our taste buds usually change as we get older! This is just one way you can take asparagus to a new level. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/2 – 2 lb. fresh asparagus ( I like young, thin stalked asparagus)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. light olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp. fresh orange zest
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400° . Cut or snap off tough ends of asparagus. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Whisk together orange juice and remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus tossing to coat. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time. To serve, garnish with fresh orange slices or zest. Enjoy!