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Asparagus Stir-Fry

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jul 30, 2010
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Stir-frying asparagus is one of the best ways to bring out its fresh spring flavor. Choose thinner spears for the most tender texture.

Asparagus Stir-Fry

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups hot cooked instant rice or couscous (cooked as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh whole mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    While rice is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook and stir 4 minutes or just until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in water, lemon peel, thyme and pepper. Cover; cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

250 Calories
2g Total Fat
8g Protein
49g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
7g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
320%
320%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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