Asian Asparagus
Asian Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish that has lots of flavor with only 5 simple ingredients! The garlic, ginger and soy sauce combination makes asparagus taste great!
Servings 4 people
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus about 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- toasted almonds optional
Instructions
- Wash and prepare asparagus by chopping into 1 1/2" - 2" pieces.
- Heat olive oil in skillet on medium high heat and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook. Stir often until asparagus is crisp yet also tender.
- Add ginger and stir. Add soy sauce and remove from heat as soon as it boils. Stir and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut asparagus into 1 1/2" to 2" strips to decrease cooking time
- Wait until asparagus is cooked to add soy sauce and be prepared to remove from heat immediately or it can burn
- We like to keep minced garlic in a jar in the refrigerator to save time
- Fresh ginger adds an amazing full flavor to the asparagus
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg