Orange-Glazed Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Orange zest (optional)
  

1. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus.
2. In an approximately 12" skillet (with a lid) add the asparagus, orange juice, and oil, and turn the heat on high.
3. Once the asparagus begins to steam, cook it for about 4 minutes, or until desired doneness.
   
4. Remove asparagus, and if desired add orange zest.
   
5. Allow the juice to reduce another 2-3 minutes, or until volume has reduced by about half. Drizzle the sauce over the asparagus, and serve.

Notes:

• If you find the orange flavor to be too strong, use half orange juice, half chicken stock.
• If your asparagus is particularly woody, use a vegetable peeler on the lower stem, and peel the harder outside down.
  

Yields 4 servings.