ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY

Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry image

Provided by Debbwl

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup black bean sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cashews, chopped

Steps:

In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 543.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.7