Asparagus with Orange Dressing and Walnuts
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds asparagus
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated organic orange zest
- 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons V-8® vegetable juice, low sodium
- 1/2 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest
- 2 teaspoons date sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1/2 orange, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Break off woody ends from asparagus. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, over low heat, whisk together remaining ingredients, except orange and nuts, until slightly thickened. Drain asparagus well in a colander. Transfer hot asparagus to plates. Spoon orange sauce over top and sprinkle with nuts. Serves 4.
- (taken from diseaseproof.com)