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Asparagus with Black Bean Sauce

Source of Recipe

"Asparagus," _Something Extra_, April 2005


Recipe Introduction

Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 7 to 8 minutes Makes 4 main dish or 6 side dish servings. Nutrition per serving (based on 5): 160 calories, 5 g protein, 3 g total fat ( 0 g sat.), 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g sugar, 0 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 3 points *In the Asian foods section.

List of Ingredients

1 tbsp extra light olive oil
1/2 small onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges
1 (15-oz.) can whole baby corn, drained*
1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into julienne strips
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup [vegan] chicken [or vegetable] broth
3 tbsp. black been sauce*
3 tbsp. mirin (sweet wine)*


Recipe

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add onion and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and ginger and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Stir together broth, black bean sauce and mirin; add to skillet and cook for 1 minute more to heat. Serve over white rice ...