Newsletter  Winter 03: Asparagus Stir-Fry (Recipe)


Asparagus Stir-Fry (Recipe)
 
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
1
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
Pinch
3 cups
2 cups
2
1 lb
Olive oil
Sliced onion
Dried basil
Salt
Pepper
Sliced shitake mushrooms caps
Sliced button mushroooms
Garlic cloves, minced
Asparagus, cut in 1� in.
15mL
1
2 mL
1 mL
 
750 mL
500 mL
 
500g
 
Instructions:
In wok or large skillet, heat oil over high heat; stir-fry onion, basil, salt, and pepper for 2 minutes. Add shitake and button mushrooms and garlic; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until liquid is released. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Makes 4 servings.
 
Recipe courtesy of Canadian Living, 2001.
Serve it on the side or spoon over cooked rice or pasta for a quick vegetarian meal. Dislike asparagus, replace with green beans.
 
Nutritional Information per serving
Energy:
Energy
Protein
Total fat
Saturated fat
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Cholesterol
Sodium
79 Kcal
4 g
4 g
1 g
10 g
3 g
0 g
154 mg
 
%RDI: 60% Folate; 3% Calcium; 13% Iron; 4% Vitamin A; 22% Vitamin C