Asparagus-Pepper Stir-Fry

Name: Asparagus-Pepper Stir-Fry
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus spears; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 medium red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 4

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This colorful vegetable stir-fry is high in vitamins A and C, and it's so easy to make.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1

Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
2

In 10-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
3

In small bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce and ginger until blended; stir into asparagus mixture. Cook and stir 15 to 30 seconds or until vegetables are coated.

Expert Tips

tip 1
C the stir fry! Stir up an excellent source of vitamin C that's good for healthy gums and blood vessels.

Nutrition Information

40 Calories, 1 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 40

Calories from Fat: 10

Total Fat: 1 1/2g; 2%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 135mg; 6%

Potassium: 210mg; 6%

Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 8%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 50%; 50%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

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

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This colorful vegetable stir-fry is high in vitamins A and C, and it's so easy to make.