Asparagus with Ginger

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 1-1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths

• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• ½ teaspoon honey 

1.   Heat oil in wok or skillet.  Add ginger and green onions and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.  Add asparagus and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, just until it loses its rawness.

2.   Combine soy sauce, vinegar and honey.  Add to skillet and cook for 1 minute, or just until asparagus is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

 

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe Servings per recipe: 6.....................

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277..........................                      Calories from fat 9

............................................................           % Daily Value Total Fat 1g............................     81                        44    1% .........   Saturated fat trace1                                              1% Cholesterol 0mg.....3                                                       0% Sodium 103mg........                                            n       4 4% Carbohydrate 4g............                                                 1% ............Dietary Fiber 1g........                                            6% Protein 2g................................................                       3% Vitamin A: 8%             Vitamin C: 16%                 Folacin: 21% Calcium: 2%.........       Iron: 4%                    Potassium: 6%

Source: Modified from original source: The Recipe Link at http://www.recipeliink.com, accessed 4/2/2004

Provided by:

Barbara Brown
Food Specialist
OSU Cooperative Extension Service
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6141
bbrown@okstate.edu