stir fried asparagus and basil with spicy orange sauce

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this one i will try! i've had similar and it's good. don't know if i've seen

roasted peanut sauce....

 

 

 

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Stir Fried Asparagus and Basil with Spicy Orange Sauce

 

Recipe By :Jack Bishop

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/3 cup orange juice

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes -- or more to taste

1 1/2 pounds asparagus

4 teaspoons roasted peanut oil

2 medium garlic cloves -- minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves

 

Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and hot red pepper flakes in a small bowl

and set aside.

 

Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. If the asparagus are thin, cut them on

the diagonal into 2-inch pieces. If the asparagus are average or thicker, cut

the spears in half lengthwise and then on the diagonal in 2-inch pieces.

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet set over high heat.

When the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 2

minutes. Push the asparagus to the sides of the pan and place the garlic and

ginger in the center. Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over the garlic and

ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the orange juice mixture,

toss to coat well, and cover. Cook until the asparagus are tender, 2 to 3

minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.

 

Remove the cover and add the basil. Stir-fry until the sauce has reduced to a

thick glaze, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

 

Source:

" Vegetables Every Day 2001 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 78 Calories; 5g Fat (50.4% calories from

fat); 3g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 388mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 4714 0 1074 0 0 3332

 

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