Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Sesame Asparagus Stir Fry, a vibrant dish that combines crisp-tender asparagus with the nutty richness of sesame oil and a harmonious blend of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy recipe is rounded out with a touch of honey for natural sweetness, rice vinegar for tang, and a kick of red chili flakes for subtle heat. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and a hint of nuttiness, this stir fry is perfect as a side dish or served over steamed rice for a light, satisfying meal. Ideal for busy days, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, restaurant-quality dish right at home! Keywords: sesame asparagus stir fry, healthy stir fry recipes, quick side dishes, vegetarian dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Asparagus
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash the asparagus thoroughly. Snap off the woody ends by gently bending the stalks and discard them. Cut the asparagus spears into 2-inch pieces.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and allow it to heat for a few seconds.
Add the asparagus to the pan and stir fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Push the asparagus to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the empty side, then add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir the asparagus back into the garlic and ginger mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Pour the prepared sauce over the asparagus and stir well to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the asparagus.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry and mix gently.
Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed rice for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2776 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1113 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
