Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe

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Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies—I grew up in Stockton, California, where there's an annual festival to celebrate it. I like it best stir-fried.—Carolyn Sutter, Orangevale, California

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Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in butter and oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 122 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 172 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Stir-Fried Asparagus in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008, p23