STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Stir-Fried Asparagus image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound medium-thick asparagus
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the spears. Slant-cut them about one-inch long.
Beat the lemon juice and mustard and set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the garlic, stir-fry about a minute, then add the asparagus and stir-fry about 5 minutes, until they are crisp-tender, lightly seared but still bright green. Stir in the lemon-mustard.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the scallions and stir-fry another few seconds. Transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams