Asparagus Stir Fry With Black Bean Sauce

Asparagus Stir-Fry With Black Bean Sauce

Asparagus Stir-Fry With Black Bean Sauce

45 minutes

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  • Serving Size:   4
  • Dairy-Free:   True
  • Vegan:   True
  • Vegetarian:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   3 Points
Cuisine
  • side dish
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Ingredients
  • 14 ounces Asparagus, each spear trimmed 3 inches long
  • 1/4 cup chinese black bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 slc ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 3 scallions, cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions

In a small bow, mix mirin or wine with cornstarch until smooth; set aside. In another small bowl, mix black bean sauce with garlic and ginger; set aside.

Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan over medium heat.

Add black bean mixture; cook, stirring constantly until well blended, about 1 minute.

Add broth and soy sauce; cook, stirring, about 1 minute.Increase heat to medium-high.

Add asparagus and scallions; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes.

Add additional broth or water if necessary to prevent sticking.With slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter. Reduce heat to medium.

Add cornstarch mixture to pan; stir until sauce thickens, 1-2 minuites.

Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with almonds.

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.

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