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Asparagus Stir-Fry
Enjoy the short season of fresh asparagus with this colorful stir-fried side dish.
Ingredients
1 pound (450 g) fresh asparagus
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 green onions, sliced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
¼ cup (60 ml) water
½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Details
Serves: 4
Method
Trim tough asparagus ends and cut diagonally into 1½-inch (4-cm) pieces. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add five-spice powder, green onions, bell pepper, asparagus and water. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. If desired, add sesame oil to edge of pan and toss vegetables to mix.
Each serving contains:- Cal.54, Cal. from Fat 23, Protein 4g, Carb.6g, Total Fiber 2g, Total Fat 3g, Sat. Fat 0g, Chol.0mg, Sodium 5mg
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