Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable and spring is the best time to enjoy it.
This Orange Glazed Asparagus is easy to prepare and the orange juice reduction adds sweetness to it.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch medium thick asparagus
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Source: adapted from Pam Anderson
Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 10 minutes; Serves 3
Instructions
 Snap off the tough end of asparagus. It breaks off naturally when you bend it. |
 Toss asparagus spears with salt. Arrange in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add oil and orange juice to the skillet. |
 Cover with lid. Turn on burner to high. Cook for 5 minutes. Check asparagus with the tip of a knife to make sure that it is tender. |
 Lift cooked asparagus to a serving dish, leaving orange juice in pan. |
 Continue to cook until pan juices reduce to a glaze consistency, 2 to 3 minutes longer. |
 Pour glaze over asparagus and serve. |
No matter how my mom makes them, we both agree that we’re not going to experiment with asparagus any more (my dad eats anything so he obviously said it was ok). I can’t describe why the flavour of the asparagus turns me off, but the texture of the vegetable is okay. Just a personal preference I guess.