Citrus Asparagus

ORANGE SAUCE :

2 ---------------------tablespoons reduced-fat margarine

1 ---------------------clove garlic , minced

Juice of 1 Large orange (about 1/4 cup)

1 -1/4 ---------------teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 -------------------teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 -------------------teaspoon grated orange peel

Salt (optional)

ASPARAGUS :

Nonstick olive oil cooking spray

1 ---------------------small onion , diced

1 ---------------------pound fresh asparagus , lower half of stalks peeled

2/3 ------------------cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 ------------------cup water

1) For the ORANGE SAUCE ; heat maragarine in a small saucepan over medium heat . Add garlic ; cook and stir 2 minutes or until soft . Stir in orange juice ; bring to a boil . Add vinegar and mustard ; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes . Remove from heat and add orange peel . Season to taste with salt , if desired .Reserve and keep warm .

For ASPARAGUS ; spray medium saucepan with cooking spray ; heat over medium-high heat . Add onion ; cook and stir 2 minutes . Add asparagus , bell pepper and water . Reduce heat to medium low . Cpver and simmer 7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender . Remove vegetables with slotted spoon to serving dish ; serve with reserve Orange Sauce .

Make 4 servings