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Asparagus with Toasted Walnuts

Prep Time:

20 min

Total Time:

20 min

Makes:

What You Need

Grated peel and juice from 1 large orange, divided

3/4 lb. (340 g) fresh asparagus spears

2 Tbsp. oil

1/8 tsp. each: salt and black pepper

1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Make It

BRING orange juice to boil in small saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min. or until juice is reduced by half.

MEANWHILE, blanch asparagus. (See Tip.)

DRAIN asparagus; place on serving platter. Add oil, salt and pepper to orange juice; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with orange peel and walnuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

How to Toast Walnuts

Place walnuts on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 5 min. or until lightly toasted.

How to Blanch Fresh Asparagus

To blanch fresh asparagus, add the spears to a large pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When completely cool, drain and pat dry.

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