Best 12 Asparagus With Low Fat Orange Sauce Recipes

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Asparagus with low fat orange sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fiber. The orange sauce adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the asparagus, and it is made with low fat ingredients, so you can enjoy this dish without guilt.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Special enough for company, this dish suggested by field editor Cathee Bethel of Lebanon, Oregon has the inspiring taste of spring. "The light, creamy orange sauce makes asparagus a treat for the whole family," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
Orange slices and additional orange zest, optional

Steps:

  • 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 the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, zest and cayenne. Drain asparagus; top with orange sauce. Garnish with orange slices and zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE SAUCE ASPARAGUS



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"Pretty enough for company, this asparagus dish has a delightful citrus flavor," says field editor Lucy Meyring of Walden, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 garlic clove, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and a small amount of water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute; discard garlic. Stir in the orange juice, zest, salt and pepper; heat through., Drain asparagus and place in a serving dish. Drizzle with orange sauce; garnish with orange segments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS IN ORANGE SAUCE



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Say good by to winter with the arrival of fresh asparagus brought to your table! When not in season, green beans may be substituted for the asparagus, or orange juice concentrate may be substituted for the fresh.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs pencil thin asparagus, tough end removed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the asparagus and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness.
  • Drain into a colander and immediately refresh under cold running water; drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, wine, and the broth to a boil over meium heat.
  • Reduce until 1/4 cup remains.
  • Whisk in the oil.
  • Pour over the asparagus, tossing well to coat; season with the salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Heat over low heat until the asparagus are hot.
  • Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS WITH LOW FAT ORANGE SAUCE



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The dreamsicle-colored sauce is a nice accent on steamed asparagus and adds very few calories. This won rave reviews when I served it for Easter dinner. I have included my make-shift instructions for steaming asparagus in a large frying pan. The sauce came from Taste of Home in April/May 1999. Preparation time does not include refrigerator chilling time.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange peel (grated)
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 lb asparagus (soaked clean)
4 slices oranges, halved into half moons (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, orange peel, and cayenne. Let chill for 2 hours in refrigerator.
  • Soak asparagus in water for 10 minutes. Break off woody ends (ends can be used to make a vegetable stock). Purists scrape off the bud triangles on the stalk (I am not a purist.).
  • Set a round wire cooling rack (for cake pans or cookies) in a large frying pan. Pour water up to 1/4-inch below the cooling rack. Place asparagus on top of cooling rack. If necessary, form a second layer at a 90-degree angle to the first layer. Cover.
  • Heat frying pan on medium-high heat to steam asparagus for 7 minutes.
  • Place steamed asparagus spears on plates and top with a dollop of orange sauce. Garnish each serving with 2 half moons of orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 79.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.4

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 oranges
1 pink shallot, minced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 spears green asparagus, trimmed
Parmesan cheese, for shaving

Steps:

  • First, make the dressing: Zest 1 orange into a bowl, then juice both oranges and boil the juice down in a small saucepan to about 3 tablespoons. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and put it in a ramekin with the vinegar poured over. Set aside 5 minutes. Add the mustard to the zest. When the orange juice has reduced, strain it over the zest. Drain the shallot, discarding the vinegar, and add. Whisk all together, then slowly whisk in the oil. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a saute pan full of water to the boil. Salt it, then add the asparagus and cook until tender. Drain, and immediately rinse under ice-cold water to set the color. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon over the sauce. Shave over Parmesan cheese. Grind over some pepper and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
Roasted Chicken with Orange Glaze, optional, recipe follows
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated orange zest, for garnish
1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
4 boneless skin-on chicken breasts
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the asparagus: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion.
  • For the asparagus: Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the asparagus with the olive oil in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus to the hot baking sheet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with 1/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze and sprinkle with some orange zest. Reserve the remaining glaze for Roasted Chicken with Orange Glaze.
  • For the orange citrus glaze: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack over the sheet.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with the canola oil and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the rack set over the baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the chicken. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with 2/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze in 5 minutes intervals. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

BRAISED WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BLOOD-ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound very thick white asparagus
1 cup lightly seasoned chicken stock, approximately
2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 bay leaf
4 blood oranges
Sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus. Trim triangular leaves from sides, and peel spears. Place in single layer in heavy saucepan. Add enough stock to come about halfway up sides of spears. Add 2 tablespoons butter, place bay leaf on top, cover and cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, until spears are very tender.
  • Meanwhile juice 3 blood oranges. Place all but 1 tablespoon juice in another saucepan, and simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Whisk in remaining butter, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. Peel remaining orange, removing all pith. Divide into segments, removing all membrane.
  • Drain asparagus well, and place side by side on each of two large plates. Spoon blood orange sauce onto plates around spears. Drizzle asparagus with oil, allowing some droplets to fall into sauce. Dust lightly with salt and pepper. Top with cluster of blood-orange segments, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 404, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1478 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ORANGE-GLAZED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus cooked in a skillet and topped with a fragrant glaze. Great with Cornish hens.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 bunches medium-thick asparagus, tough ends snapped off
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Zest of a large orange

Steps:

  • Toss asparagus with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet with a lid. Add oil and juice to skillet and cover. (The asparagus can be set up a few hours ahead.)
  • About 10 minutes before serving time, turn burner on high. When asparagus starts to steam, set timer for 4 minutes. Cook until tender, checking at 4 minutes with the tip of a sharp knife.
  • Transfer cooked asparagus to a serving dish. Add optional zest to skillet and continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2-3 minutes longer. Pour over asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 148.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE BUTTER



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White asparagus, which is grown without sunlight, to keep it from becoming green, is the preferred form for the vegetable in Europe. This recipe makes an excellent first course, with the mildly nutty flavor of the asparagus pleasantly offset by the citrus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 large oranges
2 pounds white asparagus, trimmed and peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Leaves from 4 stems fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Juice 5 oranges over a sieve, yielding about 1 1/2 cups. Zest 1 orange. Using a paring knife, remove skin, pith, and outer membrane from remaining orange. Carefully cut each segment away from white membranes. (This is called supreming the orange). Set segments aside.
  • Place asparagus in a large saute pan. Add 1/2 inch of water, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, and steam asparagus to tenderize, about 8 minutes. Just before asparagus are fully cooked, drain liquid from the saute pan. Add 1/4 cup orange juice, and simmer until the asparagus are fork-tender. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and steam while finishing sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups orange juice to a boil. Add vinegar, lower heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, one piece at a time, until sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to a warm platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with reserved orange segments, zest, and tarragon.

SUPERFAST ASPARAGUS



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Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

Provided by MSLILLY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pound asparagus
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Snap the asparagus at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 161 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet hot mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Steam over hot water for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness of spears; then, drain.
  • Whisk the orange rind with oil, mustard and orange juice, and spoon over the asparagus, turning them to coat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 71, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE DRESSING AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS



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Categories     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts
1 1/2 lb asparagus
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Toast hazelnuts in a small shallow baking pan until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Trim woody ends from asparagus and, if desired, peel lower 2 inches of stems with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes, and drain well in a colander. Whisk together remaining ingredients except nuts with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer hot asparagus to plates. Spoon orange dressing over top and sprinkle with nuts.

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