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Asparagus Cashew Stir-Fry

Name: Asparagus Cashew Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup lightly salted cashews; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 4 cups hot cooked brown rice

6 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

When I'm in the mood for Chinese food, I turn to this snappy recipe. The colorful nutty dish is sure to stir your creativity...substitute broccoli for the asparagus or add carrots and mushrooms. —Christine Sherrill of Herndon, Virginia

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the asparagus, onions and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; add cashews and sesame oil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 406 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 lean meat.

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