STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Water Chestnuts image

This sauce dish, with crisp-tender asparagus and crunchy water chestnuts, can be served as a meatless entree or side. Rochelle Higgins of Woodbridge, Virginia shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into julienned strips
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the asparagus, green pepper, onions and garlic in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add water chestnuts; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer. Stir broth mixture; add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges