Easy Stir-Fried Asparagus Recipe | Healthy & Quick Dinner

Stir-Fried Asparagus

YIELD Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound asparagus 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and diced 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper *To toast almonds, place in small dry skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until almonds are lightly browned.

PREPARATION:

1. Trim and discard ends from asparagus. Slice stalks diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add asparagus and red peppers; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
3. Add almonds and black pepper; stir until blended.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe Sodium 18 mg Protein 2 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 4 g Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 67 % Calories 67