Stir Fry Asparagus
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Stir-Fry Asparagus recipe, a perfect blend of crisp-tender asparagus and aromatic seasonings. Featuring fresh asparagus sautéed with minced garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and the nutty richness of sesame oil, this dish is infused with a touch of spice from red pepper flakes and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vibrant and healthy stir-fry is ideal as an effortless weeknight side or a delightful accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired main course. Bursting with umami goodness, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick, nutritious, and bold-flavored dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim off the tough ends.
Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and sesame oil, and set it aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and toss well.
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the asparagus and cook for another 2 minutes until well coated.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the asparagus to a serving plate.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
95 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*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.
