Best Stir Fried Asparagus With Water Chestnuts Recipes

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STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI, WATER CHESTNUTS AND PEPPERS



Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli, Water Chestnuts and Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced green onion bottoms
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 cup julienned red bell peppers
1/2 cup water chestnuts
3 cups blanched broccoli florets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3/4 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons cornstarch slurry
Salt and pepper
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a wok over high heat and add the peanut oil. Be sure to swirl the wok to get the oil to coat most of the pan. Once the oil smokes, quickly add the garlic, ginger, green onions and chicken to the wok. Saute, stirring continuously until the chicken in lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red peppers and saute for another 1 minute. Add the water chestnuts and broccoli and saute for another minute. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and reduce for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, slurry and season with salt and pepper. Use a paddle to toss the ingredients and be sure that the stock comes to a boil. Cook at a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, before serving over steamed rice.

QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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One of my favorite quick recipes for green asparagus, stir-fried with garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the asparagus up at the end.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch diagonal pieces
salt
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until soft but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This recipe is a fresh-tasting, nicely seasoned vegetable side dish that's a cinch to prepare. It puts to good use those tender, garden-fresh asparagus of springtime.-Jeanette Lawrence, Vacaville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter, combine the bouillon, celery salt and pepper. Add asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook for over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in soy sauce; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM BEEF STIR-FRY



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You can now find sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms in the produce section of your local grocery store.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/3 pound sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 large tomato, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over vegetables. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS SCALLOP STIR-FRY



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With the mild flavors of asparagus, mushrooms, scallops and water chestnuts, this meal-in-one truly captures the essence of spring. Mary Ann Griffin - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bay scallops
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, chicken broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and celery in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetable mixture and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry scallops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Stir chicken broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS



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Super easy recipe for delectable fresh asparagus that is crunchy and very tasty. Everyone loves it! Do not overcook! Asparagus should be crunchy.

Provided by BUZZBOMB

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
ΒΌ sweet onion, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon chopped roasted garlic
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in asparagus and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly cooked and heated through.
  • Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 382 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ASPARAGUS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Make and share this Asparagus and Water Chestnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10 ounce) package cut frozen asparagus
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil.
  • Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar then cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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The stir-fry sauce in this recipe is simply whisked all together for a umami-forward, subtly sweet weeknight meal. This recipe makes any weeknight meal a no fuss, one skillet meal, showcasing the chicken and asparagus to its fullest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a large plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring halfway through, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the oyster sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the asparagus and toss to coat in the sauce; season with salt. Serve with the brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 124 milligrams, Sodium 1073 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 3 grams

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This recipe for stir-fried asparagus is a bright, flavorful way to prepare the vegetable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet or a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the water, and continue to cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes more.

TURKEY ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Twenty minutes is all you'll need to make this quick stir-fry. Lean turkey, asparagus and mushrooms make it super nutritious, too. -Darlene Kennedy, Galion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless turkey breast, cut into strips
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup cold water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3-1/2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Add the next 6 ingredients to pan; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; add to skillet with water chestnuts. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return turkey to skillet and heat through. Serve with rice and tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED SPICY ASPARAGUS



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Holding out for regional produce may seem absurdly romantic, or a little stubborn, but there's no denying the thrill when, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens, suddenly asparagus appears in full force at the market. Finally, spring has arrived.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds pencil-thin asparagus (or substitute small or medium asparagus, split lengthwise)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 serrano or other fresh hot chile, finely chopped
A large handful of basil, mint and cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths
  • In a wok or cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until nearly smoking. Add the asparagus, season generously with salt and pepper and stir well, making sure the asparagus is coated and glistening with oil. Continue to stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute, until the asparagus looks bright green and barely cooked. Add the garlic, ginger and chile and stir-fry for 30 seconds more.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and scatter leaves on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 52, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch diagonal pieces
2 teaspoons fresh grated gingerroot
3 cloves garlic, minced
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, add the broth, cornstarch, and soy sauce; stir to combine.
  • In a large skillet, add the oil; heat over high heat.
  • Add the asparagus, gingerroot, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir-fry for a few minutes or until almost crisp-tender.
  • Add in the broth mixture; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Stir and continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Serve hot over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 458.8, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.6

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