Best 14 Quick Asparagus Stir Fry Recipes

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Asparagus stir fry is a simple yet delicious dish that can be prepared in minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant green color and crisp texture, asparagus is a versatile vegetable that pairs well with a variety of flavors and sauces. Whether you prefer a classic stir fry with garlic and ginger or something more adventurous with a spicy Szechuan sauce, there is an asparagus stir fry recipe to suit every palate. So gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or skillet, and get ready to enjoy a tasty and nutritious meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Fresh asparagus is a rarity in our small town, but when I find it at the store, I make this colorful asparagus stir-fry. Even folks who don't like veggies will enjoy this dish. -Judy Stashko, Mayerthorpe, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, sugar, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; set aside. , In a small skillet or wok, stir-fry the asparagus, mushrooms, carrot and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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 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

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-PEPPER STIR-FRY



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This colorful vegetable stir-fry is high in vitamins A and C, and it's so easy to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
  • In small bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce and ginger until blended; stir into asparagus mixture. Cook and stir 15 to 30 seconds or until vegetables are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This stir-fried aspaeragus recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Asparagus is best cooked the day it's purchased, but it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to five days in one of the following ways: Wrap the bottoms of the stalks in a damp paper towel, place in a paper bag, and store them in a crisper. Or stand the bundled stalks in a bowl with about an inch of water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into thirds. In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
  • Add asparagus to oil with salt and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Steak     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup sliced red onion
8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Steps:

  • Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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We love asparagus, this is another very simple way to make it. You may also use sesame oil and sesame seeds for a different variation. Easy to double or triple recipe.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
garlic powder
salt

Steps:

  • Clean asparagus and snap off tough ends, leave whole.
  • Heat skillet and olive oil (use skillet with lid).
  • Add asparagus and cook on medium-low heat (so that asparagus doesn't burn) Turning asparagus occasionally.
  • Add garlic and salt to taste, Cook asparagus to tender crisp.
  • serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5

QUICK CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb turkey breast
1 lb asparagus
1 yellow sweet peppers or 1 red pepper
1/2 lb mushroom
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken across the grain into 1/2 -inch strips.
  • Trim asparagus and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
  • Cut pepper into 1-inch chunks.
  • Slice mushrooms.
  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and sugar. Stir in broth until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • In wok, or large skillet, heat half the vegetable oil over high heat, stir-fry chicken, ginger, garlic, and hot pepper flakes until chicken is no longer pink inside about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon,.
  • Heat remaining vegetable oil with sesame oil; add asparagus, pepper and mushrooms to pan; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan and stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; stirring, cook for 1 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Serve immediately over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 648, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 34.4

ASPARAGUS LOVER'S STIR-FRY



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I find it a challenge to prepare vegetables so that they appeal to everyone...especially children. After tasting this special stir-fry, folks lean to love asparagus in no time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup sliced celery
4 cups fresh asparagus pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Stir-fry celery over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and onions; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry chicken, orange zest and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Combine the cornstarch, water, orange juice, orange juice concentrate and soy sauce until smooth; stir into skillet along with reserved vegetables. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and vegetables are heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Jamie Elizabeth Flick

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Spring     Sesame     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     New York     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces
4 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus that are firm and have tight tips. Avoid asparagus that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Prepare the asparagus properly: Wash the asparagus thoroughly and then trim off the woody ends. You can also peel the asparagus if desired.
  • Use a hot pan: When stir-frying asparagus, it is important to use a hot pan. This will help to sear the asparagus and prevent it from becoming limp.
  • Add the asparagus last: Asparagus cooks quickly, so it is important to add it to the pan last. This will help to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Stir-fry the asparagus for a short time: Asparagus should only be stir-fried for a few minutes, until it is tender-crisp. Overcooking will make the asparagus limp and mushy.

Conclusion:

Asparagus stir-fry is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. By following these tips, you can make sure that your asparagus stir-fry is delicious and nutritious.

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