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READY IN 25 mins

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." — SHELLITO

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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

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Directions

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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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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We love asparagus in this house and this is a good recipe to add to our repertoire. I reduced both oils by half; 1/4 cup [4 tbsps] seemed a lot of oil for a veggie dish, especially with the cashews. I used the fresh ginger, and found the flavour of the dish to be excellent.

—Barb A.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 06, 2006

I thought this was just okay--I've had asparagus other ways that I have enjoyed much more. My husband really was disappointed in this recipe and thought it was a waste of good ingredients.

—TREEMOM

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Apr 18, 2006

A delicious and pretty healthy way to serve asparagus. Although I followed the ingredients exactly, I made it a little differently: I tossed the thinnest spears in the pack into boiling salted water, removed them as soon as they turned bright green, and then immersed them in iced water for a couple of mins. I then basically just heated them through with the soy/ginger cashews. They turned out perfect! Thanks!

—Caroline C

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May 25, 2007

Update! ok, we make this dish about 2-3 times a week, and we ran out of ginger root, and its still good, and we usually dont put cashews in it. It's realllllly good- everyone loves it! We also make it with long green beans instead of asparagus sometimes--mmhmm! I really liked this dish. i had never made it before and i didn t change anything, except i didnt have a wok so I just used a large pan. My uncle doesnt like asparagus, but he liked this one!!! I thought it was great, and my family is having me make it for them now!! I loved it and I ope this came in handy for you!!!

—Rose

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Apr 18, 2006

I served this for Easter (35+ people)and have had rave reviews and requests for this delicious recipe. I tripled the recipe and found it worked out great... don't overdue the soy sauce as it could get salty.

—Lynn

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Feb 24, 2007

Awesome. I am not a fan of asparagus, but it always seems as if my husband is buying it and wanting me to serve it for dinner. I LOVE this recipe. The only change I made was to cut the asparagus into thirds...a little easiert to eat. I used the stated amount of oil, just used a slotted spoon to take the asparagus out of the pan and left the excess behind. I am going to serve this dish at my next dinner party and when everyone is raving about it, I am going to smile and take all the credit. Sandy...you are my new best friend...and girl, you can cook!

—LAURALEE46

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Jan 15, 2007

This was very good, however I did reduce the amount of olive and sesame oil to 1 T each. Also, I used 1-2 tsp reduced sodium Tamari and 1/4 cup cashews. I did not feel like the dish was short on flavor. I will definitely make this again.

—jer

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Jun 28, 2006

Hubby really liked this. I added just one little clove of garlic and just a bit of freshly grated ginger...he ate it up quickly. (Me...not a fan of asparagus). Thanks for the post.

—Momof2

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
10.4 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
21.6 g
33%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
5.4 g
11%

Sodium
338 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus and Cashews

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 243
Calories from Fat: 195

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.6g 33 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 338mg 14 %
Potassium 337mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.4g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 5.4g 11 %
Sugars 3g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 36 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 22 %
Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.