Sirloin and Asparagus in Orange Sauce

The original version of this recipe called for green beans so you can use those in place of the asparagus if you prefer.  This would also be delicious served over rice.

One large orange should give you the right amount of peel and juice.

 2 tablespoons Splenda

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

3/4 pound sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into thin slices

1 tablespoon canola oil

3 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon corn starch

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons orange juice

1. Toss sliced steak with orange peel and Splenda.  Set aside.
2. Put the asparagus and water in a microwave safe dish.  Cover and cook on high 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3. Combine corn starch, ginger, pepper, soy sauce and water.  Set aside.
4. Pour canola oil in a non-stick skillet over med-high heat.  When hot, add steak and cook 3-5 minutes or until browned.  Add asparagus and cook another 3 minutes, stirring often.
5. Pour in corn starch mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir one minute.

Nutrition Facts from Calorie Count

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 233 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  259 Calories from Fat  81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  8.9g 14%

Saturated Fat  2.4g 12%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  76mg 25%

Sodium  590mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates  14.0g 5%

Dietary Fiber  2.5g 10%

Sugars  9.2g

Protein  29.0g

Vitamin A 16% • Vitamin C 23% Calcium 4% • Iron 30%

Nutrition Grade A