Best 11 Asparagus And Cashew Stir Fry Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy Asian-inspired dish that's also easy to prepare? Look no further than asparagus and cashew stir-fry! This delightful dish combines the fresh crunch of asparagus, the buttery flavor of cashews, and the savory umami of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will appeal to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Best of all, it can be ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknight dinners. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide and tips on how to make the best asparagus and cashew stir-fry. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or large skillet, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS BEEF CASHEW STIR-FRY



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As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. The recipe comes from a local restaurant. -Joyce Huebner, Marinette, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 whole garlic cloves
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips)
1 cup salted cashew halves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil; add garlic. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute; discard garlic., Stir-fry the asparagus, onions, red pepper and carrot until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Add beef and heat through. Stir reserved sauce; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ASPARAGUS CASHEW STIR-FRY



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

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups brown rice, hot cooked (or white, whichever you prefer)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 dash white pepper
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 lb fresh asparagus, woody and fibrous bits removed, tender part cut into 3" lengths (3 cups)
4 scallions, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews or 1 cup slivered almonds
mandarin orange section (optional)
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook or reheat brown rice according to package directions.
  • In small bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high temperature; when very hot, add the oil ("Hot wok, cold oil, food won't stick!").
  • Add the asparagus, scallions, pepper, and garlic and stirfy until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir the sauce mixture again, then pour it over the vegetables and stir until it is thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; add cashews and stir.
  • Cover and cook 1 minute, until cashews are heated through.
  • Garnish with mandarin orange sections and/or toasted sesame seeds, and serve over cooked rice.
  • Note: 3-4 cups broccoli florets may be substituted for asparagus, if desired.

ASPARAGUS CASHEW STIR-FRY



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When I'm in the mood for Chinese food, I turn to this snappy recipe. The colorful nutty dish is sure to stir your creativity...substitute broccoli for the asparagus or add carrots and mushrooms. -Christine Sherrill of Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the asparagus, onions and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add cashews and sesame oil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS AND CASHEWS



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I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu.

Provided by Shelly Domke

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 bunch asparagus stalks, ends cut
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 337.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody stems trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Serving suggestion: Brown or white rice

Steps:

  • Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

HALIBUT-ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Combining Asian flavors with meaty fish and tender-crisp veggies is a really good idea.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb halibut, swordfish or tuna fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 box (10 oz) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed, drained
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional reduced-sodium soy sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add fish, onion, garlic, gingerroot and asparagus; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until fish almost flakes with fork.
  • Carefully stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork and mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve with additional soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

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.

ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW STIR FRY



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The combination of fresh asparagus and crunchy, salty cashews is a winner. As a side vegetable it goes well with simple grilled fish, pork, and poultry. Or, I've just sauteed some cubed, boneless chicken breasts to the skillet before adding the asparagus. It's delicious either way.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews
1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon nama shoyu

Steps:

  • Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus, and then slice diagonally into 2-3 pieces.
  • Heat the oil together in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  • Add the ginger and stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the asparagus and stir fry until tender but still a tiny bit crisp, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the cashews and soy sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW-CURRY MAYONNAISE



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Try doubling or tripling the recipe as hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party. The asparagus can be roasted ahead of time and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cashews (recommended: Planters) plus roughly chopped cashews, for garnish
1/2 cup light mayonnaise (recommended: Best Foods)
1 teaspoon curry powder (recommended: McCormick's)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • On baking sheet, drizzle oil over trimmed asparagus. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together to evenly distribute oil and seasoning. Roast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus. While asparagus is roasting, prepare mayonnaise.
  • Process 2 tablespoons of cashews in a blender until finely ground. In a small bowl, stir to combine ground cashews, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
  • To serve, divide asparagus among 4 plates and top with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture. Garnish with a few chopped cashews.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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This is a great way to serve asparagus. Even people that don't really like asparagus like this!

Provided by LEXJAM

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the broth, sherry, soy sauce, cider vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dry mustard, and salt.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix the asparagus into the skillet, coating with the oil. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour the broth mixture over the asparagus, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 199.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a knife to cut them off.
  • Cut the asparagus spears into bite-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the asparagus spears. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Remove the asparagus spears from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the asparagus spears and pat them dry. This will help them get a nice sear when you stir-fry them.
  • Use a wok or large skillet to stir-fry the asparagus. This will help you get a nice even cook on the asparagus.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat. This will help the asparagus sear nicely.
  • Add the asparagus spears to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Be sure to stir the asparagus constantly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the cashews and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes. This will help the cashews toast and become fragrant.
  • Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds. This will help the asparagus and cashews absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve the asparagus and cashew stir-fry immediately. This dish is best served hot.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and cashew stir-fry is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a light lunch. The asparagus is tender-crisp and the cashews are toasted and fragrant. The soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil add a delicious flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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