Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe

Stir-Fried Asparagus RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe Rating 4

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

This recipe is:

Quick

1
[X]

Rate Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
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

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • How to Cook Asparagus

    Long, tender asparagus spears make an elegant side dish. We'll show you five different ways to prepare asparagus-steamed, stir-fried, grilled, roasted and microwaved. This delicious low-fat, high fiber vegetable can be prepared in minutes.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Stir-Fried Asparagus (1)

Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe

Stir-Fried Asparagus

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by renee08

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT