STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS

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Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies-I grew up in Stockton, California, where there's an annual festival to celebrate it. I like it best stir-fried.-Carolyn Sutter, Orangevale, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in butter and oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DivaniSlash Hammett
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the asparagus and the almonds add a fun crunch.


Merga Lamesa
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I've tried this recipe with different types of nuts and they all work well. I especially like it with walnuts or pecans.


Nimcaan Yare
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's simple to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Jeffrey Williams
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I love how quick and easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Oyuntuya Jambaldorj
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The asparagus is packed with nutrients and the almonds are a good source of healthy fats.


Zaynab Babalola
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The asparagus was so flavorful and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Ki hasi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous meal and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Chris John Chris John
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the almonds added a nice touch.


Raph Cote
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This was my first time making stir-fried asparagus and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so simple to make and the asparagus turned out perfectly.


Cody Turner
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


yukesh mgr
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the slivered almonds added a nice crunch. I also loved the addition of garlic and lemon juice, which really brightened up the dish.