5 from 12 votes
Easy Asparagus Stir-Fry
This Easy Asparagus Stir-Fry uses fresh asparagus cut diagonally, sautéed quickly with garlic and ginger for a vibrant vegetable side. The addition of orange juice adds a subtle citrus brightness, while sesame oil provides a toasty finish. The stir-fry preserves the asparagus's tender-crisp texture and makes a light, flavorful accompaniment to any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
People
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1¾ pounds asparagus 2 small bunches
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- ¼ cup orange juice (not from concentrate)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Trim off the woody stalks of the asparagus, and thinly slice the asparagus with a diagonal cut into pieces about 1½ inches long.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan on medium heat. Add in the asparagus and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, until they are fork-tender.
- Add in the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Then, add in the orange juice and simmer for 1 minute, or until evaporated.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil and salt.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
871mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3063IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3063IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.