Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 TB minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp minced orange peel
2 TB orange juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1/4 tsp soy sauce or wheat free tamari
1/4 tsp fresh-cracked black pepper
3 TB extra virgin olive oil
1 lb asparagus, washed, tough ends removed

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk together ginger, orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil; let rest one hour.
Steam asparagus, covered, in boiling water (1/4-inch deep) till tender yet still a bit crisp/al dente, about 5 minutes. Drizzle vinaigrette over asparagus.