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Stir Fried Asparagus

Source: dLife

Asparagus stir fried in a light sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	56.9

Total Carbs	8.2 g

Dietary Fiber	3.3 g

Sugars	3.3 g

Total Fat	1.7 g

Saturated Fat	0.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.3 g

Potassium	337.6 mg

Protein	4.3 g

Sodium	182.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 1.7 Fat, 1.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Other Carbs, 0.0 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

1.5
1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus 1.0
1 tsp peanut oil 0.5
0 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 1.0
1 tbsp cornstarch 1.0
1 tsp sugar 2.0
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1.0
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

Trim tough ends of asparagus and diagonally cut into 2" pieces.
Coat large skillet with cooking spray and heat oil over medium high until hot.
Add asparagus and sauté 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Slowly add 1/4 cup broth, cover, and cook until asparagus is tender crisp, about 4 minutes.
In separate cup or bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup of broth, cornstarch, sugar, and soy sauce, stirring until smooth.
Slowly pour into asparagus. Bring to boil, stirring continuously and cooking for 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.