Stir-Fried Asparagus

Name: Stir-Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 227 grams can water chestnuts, drained; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 237 milliliters sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 mediums green pepper, cut into julienned strips; 59 milliliters sliced green onions; 2 Tbsps reduced-sodium soy sauce; 177 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Stir-Fried Asparagus could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 3 servings with 136 calories, 5g of protein, and 5g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cornstarch, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the asparagus, green pepper, onions and garlic in hot oil for 2-3 minutes.

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Green Pepper

Corn Starch

Asparagus

Soy Sauce

Garlic

Onion

Broth

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Bowl

Wok

Add the mushrooms; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

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Mushrooms

Add water chestnuts; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer. Stir broth mixture; add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Water Chestnuts