Asparagus with Orange Glaze - Chef Eileen Quinn, Owner, Dinner at Eight Catering Service

Chef Quinn is an expert at light and healthy cooking and has been doing tasty dishes in this style for years.  This tasty side dish has only 40 calories and 1/5 gram of fat per serving.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp fresh minced ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water
zest of 1/2 orange
2 lb. fresh asparagus trimmed

Mix all ingredients except for the asparagus in a mixing bowl as a marinade.  Snap off asparagus bottoms and peel stalks if necessary.  Place marinade in a large zip locked plastic bag and add asparagus.  Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes.  Refrigerate for 2 hours turning occasionally.

Preheat broiler.  Drain asparagus reserving the marinade.  Place asparagus on baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes or until tender.  Place marinade in a saucepan and reduce by half over high heat.  Place asparagus on a serving dish and pour glaze over it. Serves 4.