Candied Asparagus

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, peeled, chopped
1 orange, zested, juiced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Heat grill or broiler. Brush asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Grill or broil asparagus 3 minute or until tender, turning occasionally.

In skillet, cook shallots and 1 tsp orange zest in remaining oil 2 minutes or until shallots are tender.

Stir in 1/4 cup orange juice, maple syrup and chipotle peppers, cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Place asparagus on serving platter. Drizzle with orange sauce. Garnish with orange zest, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.