Quick and Easy Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe
When you think of asparagus, a stir fry might not be your first thought. However, it is a gloriously simple and quick way to cook one of spring's finest ingredients.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g Asparagus 14-18 Medium Thick Spears
- 1 Red Chilli Pepper
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
Instructions
- Snap the woody bases off the asparagus.
- Cut the remaining stalks of asparagus into 4-5cm (1¾-2") lengths.
- Slice the garlic as finely as you can.
- Slice the chilli pepper on an angle, removing the seeds if you wish.
- Heat a wok over a high heat. When it's hot, add the cooking oil. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds.
- Throw in the asparagus and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and water and stir fry for a final 30 seconds.
- Remove from the heat and drizzle with the sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
