Garlic-Sautéed Asparagus

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This asparagus in soy sauce recipe is a quick-and-healthy vegetable side dish. Even my son, who is very picky, loves this. It works well as a snack with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish — especially for Asian-inspired dishes.

Submitted by naturalbornhealer
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease the heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover the wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53 Calories
3g Fat
6g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 454mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* 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.