Categories: Asparagus, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• orange zest
• chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; place asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet.

3. Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, and next 4 ingredients; drizzle mixture over asparagus, tossing to coat.

4. Bake for 15 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness, turning once after 8 minutes.

5. Garnish with orange zest and chopped fresh basil.

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