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Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry

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By: LalainePosted: 01/03/2017Updated: 07/28/2019
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Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry with tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. A vegan dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry with tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. A vegan dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Asparagus and cashew stir-fry with tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. A vegan dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

As you can see from the recipes on the blog, I am all about bacon and cream cheese and deep-fried chicken tenders and all the good stuff that are not exactly kind on the hips. But as much as I love a thick slice of chocolate cake slathered with vanilla frosting year round, come January, I am on the eat healthy #2017goals bandwagon like everyone else.

Thank goodness for this delicious asparagus and cashew stir-fry, it makes eating healthy super easy. Chock full of crisp-tender asparagus, crunchy cashews, and nutty brown rice,  and clocks it at less than 400 calories per serving, feel-good food has never tasted this good!

Tips on How to Stir Fry Vegetables:

  • As stir-frying is done on high flame, use oil with a high smoke point such as peanut, safflower, canola or grapeseed oil.
  • To keep from spillage and to allow ingredients room to make contack with the heated surface, use a wok or a wide-bottomed pan with slanted sides.
  • Stir-frying is a quick process so have your sauce and vegetables prepped and ready to go.
  • Cut the asparagus in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.

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Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry with tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. A vegan dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry

You'll love this asparagus and cashew stir-fry, with tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. A vegan dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Main Entree
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4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (reserved from poaching the asparagus)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup cashews, lightly salted
  • 4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • Fill a bowl halfway with ice and enough water to cover ice.
  • In a pot over medium heat, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds or until half-done. 
  • With a slotted spoon, remove asparagus from the poaching liquid. Reserve about 1 cup of poaching liquid and allow to cool. 
  • Plunge asparagus into the bowl of iced water until cold. Drain very well.
  • In a bowl, combine reserved poaching liquid, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until blended.
  • In a wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring regularly, until softened. 
  • Add asparagus and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Add liquid mixture and cook, stirring gently to combine, for about 30 to 40 seconds or until sauce is thickened. 
  • Add cashews and stir to combine. 
  • Serve hot over brown rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 420g, Calories: 382kcal, Carbohydrates: 60.7g, Protein: 12.5g, Fat: 11.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.4g, Sodium: 867mg, Potassium: 510.85mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 850IU, Vitamin C: 11.6mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 4.7mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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