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Blanched Asparagus with Toasted Walnuts

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

4 Servings

Create a tasty side dish with our Blanched Asparagus with Toasted Walnuts recipe! Blanched asparagus goes great with other Passover or Easter dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1

    large orange

  • 1

    lb

    fresh asparagus spears

  • 2

    tbsp

    oil

  • 1/4

    tsp

    salt

  • 1/8

    tsp

    black pepper

  • 1/2

    cup

    walnut pieces, toasted

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Grate peel and squeeze juice from orange. Pour juice into small saucepan; set peel aside for later use. Bring juice to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes or until juice is reduced by half.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, blanch asparagus in boiling water; drain. Add oil to orange juice; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Place asparagus on serving platter; drizzle with orange juice mixture. Sprinkle with orange peel and walnuts.

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