STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds image

"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps the texture crisp but tender; lemon and soy sauce make for a light tasty coating, and the toasted almonds add a flavorful crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon zest; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Justin Beiber
j-b66@gmail.com

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is tender and the almonds add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


kayizi Ismail
kayizi_i@yahoo.com

I love this recipe! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the almonds add a nice crunch. I also like that this recipe is so easy to make.


Marcus Martins
martins-marcus16@gmail.com

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


Nunya Business
n_business70@hotmail.co.uk

This was a delicious and easy recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tsion Tsegaye
tsegaye.tsion@hotmail.fr

This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the almonds add a nice touch.


Kai Ash
kai12@yahoo.com

I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the asparagus and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Ebie precious
precious.ebie69@gmail.com

This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat asparagus. My kids loved the almonds and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


Tammy Grant
g_tammy30@hotmail.com

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus is tender and the almonds add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Rodney Keathley
k-rodney40@gmail.com

This was a delicious and easy recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Wise Samuel
wise-samuel4@hotmail.fr

I love this recipe! The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the almonds add a nice crunch. I also like that this recipe is so easy to make.


Sheikh Shahbaz
s.sheikh62@hotmail.fr

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


nashika forrest
n.f2@yahoo.com

I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the asparagus and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexander somtochukwu Onwubuariri
a_o@aol.com

This was a simple but tasty dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Kendra Cisneros
k28@yahoo.com

Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the almonds added a nice nutty flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


chrissy flores
floreschrissy76@hotmail.co.uk

This stir-fried asparagus recipe is a quick and easy way to get a healthy and delicious side dish on the table. The asparagus is tender-crisp and the almonds add a nice crunch. I also loved the addition of lemon zest, which really brightened up the d