Asparagus Nut Stir-Fry Recipe

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This pretty side dish is an excellent way to serve one of the first springtime vegetables from our garden. I never have leftovers since everyone goes for the fresh taste of the asparagus, the crunch of the walnuts and the zippy seasoning. —Margaret Souders Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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Asparagus Nut Stir-Fry Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in oil until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, walnuts, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes for 2 minutes or until red pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar and salt; heat through. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 92 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 529 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Nut Stir-Fry in Taste of Home February/March 2001, p39

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Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by katlaydee3

Excellent asparagus, lots of flavor.


Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2010 by cwainwright

My family loves this! They won't let me fiz asparagus any other way!

 
 
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