Stir-Fried Asparagus

Name: Stir-Fried Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 6 cups asparagus spears, snapped in 2-inch segments; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2/3 cup green onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

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Recipe by Deere Mom

Looking for a new way to prepare asparagus? A friend prepared this for our family, and it is now one of our favorites. It is best with the thin asparagus. This dish is great with baked ham.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

garlic cloves, minced or pressed
¹⁄₂

cup chicken broth
¹⁄₄

cup soy sauce
2

teaspoons cornstarch
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dark sesame oil
6

cups asparagus spears, snapped in 2-inch segments
2

teaspoons olive oil
²⁄₃

cup green onion, chopped
2

teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Combine garlic, broth, soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
Saute asparagus and green onion in olive oil for approximately 6-8 minutes, until crisp tender.
Stir sauce and add to asparagus and cook approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens.
Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Recipe does not keep well, so make only enough for one meal.

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