Asparagus Tomato Stir Fry

There is nothing like fresh asparagus and I am extremely spoiled because my parents grow it on their farm!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb asparagus spear
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated gingerroot
• 4  green onions, bias sliced into 1 inch lengths
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2  small tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Bias slice into 1 inch pieces.
2. For sauce, combine chicken broth, soy sauce and cornstarch; set aside.
3. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add oil.
4. Stir fry the gingerroot in hot oil for 30 seconds.
5. Add asparagus and green onions; stir fry for 3 minutes.
6. Add mushrooms; stir fry about 1 minute more until vegetables are crisp tender.
7. Push vegetables from center of wok; stir sauce; add to center of wok.
8. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
9. Add tomatoes; heat through.
10. Serve at once. Serve with rice if desired.