ASPARAGUS NUT STIR-FRY

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This pretty side dish is an excellent way to serve one of the first springtime vegetables from our garden. I never have leftovers since everyone goes for the fresh taste of the asparagus, the crunch of the walnuts and the zippy seasoning. -Margaret Souders Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in oil until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, walnuts, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes for 2 minutes or until red pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar and salt; heat through. Add asparagus; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.