Asparagus Stir-Fry

An easy veggie stir-fry to serve over steamed rice. Sometimes I add water chestnuts and mushrooms.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch diagonal pieces
• 2  teaspoons  fresh grated gingerroot
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
•  crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, add the broth, cornstarch, and soy sauce; stir to combine.
2. In a large skillet, add the oil; heat over high heat.
3. Add the asparagus, gingerroot, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir-fry for a few minutes or until almost crisp-tender.
4. Add in the broth mixture; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
5. Stir and continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
6. Serve hot over hot cooked rice.