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Asparagus Stir Fry
The asparagus stalks are sliced and stir fried in an aromatic oil infused with ginger and garlic, then finished with lemon juice. It’s a Chinese-inspired side dish that is quick to make and adds color to your dinner table. {Vegan, Gluten-Free}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
64 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 ” ginger , julienned
- 2 cloves garlic , sliced
- 1 lb asparagus , tough ends removed, slice on a bias into 1/2” thick pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 to 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the ginger and garlic. Stir and cook to release fragrance, 30 seconds.
- Add the asparagus. Cook and stir until starting to turn tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and add ground black pepper, stir to mix well. Turn to medium-low heat and taste the asparagus. Adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off the heat. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir again to mix well. Transfer everything to a plate. Serve hot as a side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6.7g
(2%)
Protein
3.2g
(6%)
Fat
3.8g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
297mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2.6g
(5%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 6% |
| Fat | 3.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.