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The asparagus stalks are sliced and stir fried in an aromatic oil infused with ginger and garlic, then finished with lemon juice. It’s a Chinese-inspired side dish that is quick to make and adds color to your dinner table. {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

Asparagus Stir Fry

By Maggie Zhu
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
The asparagus stalks are sliced and stir fried in an aromatic oil infused with ginger and garlic, then finished with lemon juice. It’s a Chinese-inspired side dish that is quick to make and adds color to your dinner table. {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 ” ginger , julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic , sliced
  • 1 lb asparagus , tough ends removed, slice on a bias into 1/2” thick pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 lemon wedges
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Stir and cook to release fragrance, 30 seconds.
  • Add the asparagus. Cook and stir until starting to turn tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and add ground black pepper, stir to mix well. Turn to medium-low heat and taste the asparagus. Adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off the heat. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir again to mix well. Transfer everything to a plate. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 64kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.7g, Protein: 3.2g, Fat: 3.8g, Saturated Fat: 0.6g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 297mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2.6g, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 3mg