Wok-fried asparagus with walnuts is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be prepared quickly and easily. It is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of asparagus, and the walnuts add a crunchy texture and a rich, nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The combination of asparagus and walnuts is a classic, and the addition of a few simple ingredients, such as garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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ASPARAGUS NUT STIR-FRY
This pretty side dish is an excellent way to serve one of the first springtime vegetables from our garden. I never have leftovers since everyone goes for the fresh taste of the asparagus, the crunch of the walnuts and the zippy seasoning. -Margaret Souders Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in oil until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, walnuts, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes for 2 minutes or until red pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, sugar and salt; heat through. Add asparagus; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
"I never get enough of asparagus in the spring and walnuts have a way of adding the richness this vegetable lacks without getting in the way of the wonderful springtime flavors. Frying the walnuts in the oil with paprika and cayenne for a minute really wakes up their flavor and enhances the whole dish. I have used this as both an appetizer and a side dish. Your call." - Alex Guarnaschelli
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
- 2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 to 1½ minutes. You want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thicker, cook for 1½ to 2 minutes.
- 3. Remove the asparagus from the water using a slotted spoon and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Move them around gently so the ice water penetrates the asparagus and accelerates the cooling process. Vegetables take longer than you think to cool so allow them to sit a few minutes in the ice water. Hold a piece of the asparagus in your hand for a few seconds to assure that it's really cool (even in the center). If the piece still feels warm, allow them to cool longer in the ice bath. Place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
- 4. Heat oil a medium skillet until hot (but not smoking), add the walnuts and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. They should bubble and fry slightly in the oil. When you can smell the walnuts, add the paprika and cayenne and lower the heat to medium. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Set aside.
- 5. Toss the asparagus in the bowl with the walnuts and the oil. Let this mixture sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or a few minutes. When ready to serve, stir in the lemon juice. Serve immediately.
COLD ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
This is so easy and elegant. A friend that does not cook served it at a luncheon! I believe the recipe is from the Houston Chronicle food section. I have used crushed pecans instead of walnuts with good results.
Provided by m0m7772
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the tender tips of the asparagus in salt water until just tender.
- Drain.
- In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; whisk until blended and stir in walnuts.
- Combine asparagus and dressing and toss gently.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 504.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 3.4
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS
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
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
WOK-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS
Not all asparagus dishes are delicate and subtle. Try this stir-fry to see how well the sweetness of asparagus and spicy bold flavors go together.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces. (Halve thicker pieces lengthwise first.)
- Set a wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add asparagus and season lightly with salt. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add Sichuan pepper, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, sugar, chiles, soy sauce and walnuts. Continue cooking over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing to coat well, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue to cook a bit off the heat.)
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle green onions over the top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 483 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND BASIL WITH SPICY ORANGE SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and hot red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. If the asparagus are thin, cut them on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces. If the asparagus are average or thicker, cut the spears in half lengthwise and then on the diagonal in 2-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over high heat. When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Push the asparagus to the sides of the pan and place the garlic and ginger in the center. Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over the garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the orange juice mixture, toss to coat well, and cover. Cook until the asparagus are tender, 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.
- Remove the cover and add the basil. Stir-fry until the sauce has reduced to a thick glaze, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
SKILLET ASPARAGUS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND WALNUTS
Use one nonstick skillet to prepare this nutritious and delicious side for dinner.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
- Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
QUICK STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
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
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.
QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
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
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 WITH WATER CHESTNUTS
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
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Make and share this Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To cook asparagus: Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Break off woody stems of asparagus.
- If stalks are thick, peel with a vegetable peeler, pulling from stem end toward tip.
- (Pencil-thin spears do no need peeling.) Place in a greased or sprayed 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dot with margarine.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
- (Asparagus may be baked 1 day ahead and reheated in microwave.) To make topping: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- (Topping may be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Before serving: Spoon topping over asparagus and sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 24.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.2
STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS
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
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
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
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
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 WITH WALNUT-CHIVE VINAIGRETTE
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large deep skillet of boiling salted water cook the asparagus for 3 to 7 minutes, or until the stalks are tender but not limp, drain it well, and return it to the skillet. In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, the sugar, the oils, the chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the asparagus, shaking the skillet to coat the asparagus with it, and sprinkle the asparagus with the coarse salt.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND CRISPY SHALLOTS
Steps:
- Combine both vinegars in a medium bowl. Add shallots and let sit, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat; reserve for another use (scrambled eggs!). Wipe out skillet; reserve.
- Fit a medium pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°F. Whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Dredge shallots in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
- Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan to coat (this keeps food from sticking); pour out excess. The oil should be shimmering-if it's not hot enough, the asparagus will steam not caramelize. Add asparagus, season with salt, and cook, tossing, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Add bacon and 1 Tbsp. water; cook, tossing, until asparagus is cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.
ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUT BUTTER
Just a touch of walnut oil adds remarkable nutty flavor to these springtime spears.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan, mix butter and walnuts. Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. Stir in oil and salt.
- Arrange hot asparagus on large serving platter. Top with walnut butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SIMPLE SPICY ASPARAGUS IN A WOK
Asparagus doesn't have to be treated as a delicate, fragile thing, napped only with butter or creamy sauces, or served plain with olive oil and salt. That's fine for the first week or two of the season, but then it's time to dial up the interest factor and add some spice. Asparagus actually stands up quite well to aggressive flavors. A quick toss in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and chiles doesn't overwhelm it at all, at least if you don't overcook the spears. Instead, the vegetable's sweetness becomes accentuated by contrast.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces (halve thicker pieces lengthwise first).
- Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeño. Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue cooking off the heat.)
- Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips for Cooking Wok-Fried Asparagus with Walnuts:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus spears. Snap off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears.
- Blanch the asparagus spears. This will help to preserve their color and crispness. 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 bright green and tender. Immediately remove the asparagus spears from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Stir-fry the asparagus spears. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the asparagus spears and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Add the walnuts and sauce. Stir in the walnuts and the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the walnuts are toasted and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve immediately. Wok-fried asparagus with walnuts is best served immediately, while it is still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Wok-fried asparagus with walnuts is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great side dish or main course, and it can be served with a variety of different sauces. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy asparagus, then this recipe is for you.
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