Asparagus Braise

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound asparagus thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots sliced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts sliced
  • 1 cup celery sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts optional
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Clean and prepare vegetables.
  2. Heat oil in wok to smoking point.
  3. Stir fry asparagus in wok for about 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low medium, cover wok and cook asparagus for 5 more minutes, lifting cover 3 to 4 times to stir it.
  5. At the end of 5 minutes, add all the other ingredients except cashews raise heat 1 notch, stir fry 3 minutes with cover over wok.
  6. Lift cover at least once or twice to stir vegetables, so all will be cooked through.
  7. Place food in platter, if desired sprinkle cashews over all.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

256 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 21g 27% DV
Carbs 16.3g 6% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9919.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 352mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 212.3mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 31.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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