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Asparagus in Brown Sauce

Source: dLife

Stir fried asparagus cooked in an Asian inspired sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	87.2

Total Carbs	12.0 g

Dietary Fiber	4.2 g

Sugars	5.5 g

Total Fat	2.8 g

Saturated Fat	0.5 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.6 g

Potassium	430.1 mg

Protein	5.2 g

Sodium	374.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.8 Fat, 1.7 Vegetables,

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 tsp peanut oil 3.0
3 each medium garlic cloves 2.0
2 lb fresh asparagus 0.5
0 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 2.0
2 tbsp light soy sauce 2.0
2 tbsp rice vinegar 1.0
1 tbsp oyster sauce 1.0
1 tsp tabasco sauce 1.0
1 tsp sesame oil 1.5
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch 3.0
3 tbsp cold water 0.25
0 1/4 each scallions

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, vinegar, oyster, Tabasco, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Wash asparagus, remove tough ends. Cut into 2" pieces.
Heat peanut oil in wok over medium high.
Add garlic. Cook for 20 seconds.
Add asparagus. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour sauce over asparagus. Cover wok and simmer for 1 minute.
Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add to wok.
Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Garnish with scallions. Serve.