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Asparagus and Cashews

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"I didn't think I liked asparagus until trying this recipe at a Christmas dinner. Now I cook it for any special occasion and everyone oooh's and aah's when I say it's on the menu."
Asparagus and Cashews Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 155 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 bunch asparagus stalks, ends cut
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok over low to medium heat. Add ginger, and stir-fry until slightly brown. Add asparagus, and stir-fry for a few minutes before adding soy sauce and cashews. Cook until asparagus is tender but still crisp and bright green, stirring frequently.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by Barb A. 
We love asparagus in this house and this is a good recipe to add to our repertoire. I reduced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Caroline C 
A delicious and pretty healthy way to serve asparagus. Although I followed the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Lynn 
I served this for Easter (35+ people)and have had rave reviews and requests for this delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by LAURALEE46 
Awesome. I am not a fan of asparagus, but it always seems as if my husband is buying it and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by Rose 
Update! ok, we make this dish about 2-3 times a week, and we ran out of ginger root, and its... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by jer 
This was very good, however I did reduce the amount of olive and sesame oil to 1 T each. Also,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by TchrJrHi 
Hubby really liked this. I added just one little clove of garlic and just a bit of freshly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by TREEMOM 
I thought this was just okay--I've had asparagus other ways that I have enjoyed much more. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Roninroyaloak 
We just had this tonight, and we thought it was absolutely a wonderful asparagus recipe! Cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Shelly 
Wonderful! I cut the asparagus in pieces and used whole cashews. I also cut the olive oil... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Asparagus and Cashews

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 243

  • Total Fat: 21.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 338mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 5.4g

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