Asparagus and Cashews Recipe
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Asparagus and Cashews

By: SHELLITO 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (153)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by Barb A.   view full review
We love asparagus in this house and this is a good recipe to add to our repertoire. I reduced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
A delicious and pretty healthy way to serve asparagus. Although I followed the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by Rose   view full review
Update! ok, we make this dish about 2-3 times a week, and we ran out of ginger root, and its...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by Lynn   view full review
I served this for Easter (35+ people)and have had rave reviews and requests for this delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by LAURALEE46   view full review
Awesome. I am not a fan of asparagus, but it always seems as if my husband is buying it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by jer   view full review
This was very good, however I did reduce the amount of olive and sesame oil to 1 T each. Also,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by Momof2   view full review
Hubby really liked this. I added just one little clove of garlic and just a bit of freshly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Shelly   view full review
Wonderful! I cut the asparagus in pieces and used whole cashews. I also cut the olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Roninroyaloak   view full review
We just had this tonight, and we thought it was absolutely a wonderful asparagus recipe! Cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by TREEMOM   view full review
I thought this was just okay--I've had asparagus other ways that I have enjoyed much more. My...

 

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