Be Vegetarian

Here is an interesting vegetarian recipe keeping in mind the needs of diabetics. It is just as well good for perfectly healthy people.

Ingredients
· Asparagus – 2 lbs
· Fresh ginger (grated) – 1½ tablespoon
· Low fat mayonnaise – ¾ cup
· Distilled vinegar – 1 tablespoon
· Orange juice – 1 tablespoon
· Light sour cream – ¾ cup
· Soy sauce – 1 teaspoon
· Orange Zest (grated) – 1 teaspoon
· Garlic clove (peeled and crushed) – 1
· Dijon-style mustard – 1 tablespoon
· Sugar – ½ teaspoon
· Salt & pepper (to taste)

Method of Preparation
To zest the orange, peel off thin layers from the outer surface of the skin. Make sure not to include the white on the underneath of the skin, which can be bitter.  Take the asparagus and chop off the tough ends. Next, peel the stalks. Take a large skillet and fill water until it is about 1 inch from the base. Place it on a stove and boil it. Add the asparagus and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes or when the asparagus just about goes tender, whichever is earlier. Do not place the lid while the asparagus is simmering. Drain the water and place the asparagus in ice water to cool it. 
Drain the excess water and refrigerate to chill.

Take the other ingredients and mix them well in a medium size bowl. Add this mixture to the bowl containing the asparagus and chill before serving.

It is enough to serve 8. Each serving contains:

· Calories – 127
· Protein – 5 gm
· Fat – 8 gm
· Carb – 10 gm
· Sodium - 235 mg
· Calcium – 50 mg