Szechuan Asparagus & Red Peppers Recipe

Name: Szechuan Asparagus & Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 1 pound (about 24) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, sliced 1/4-inch, separated into rings; 1 large (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root*; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili puree with garlic

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water
1 pound (about 24) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, sliced 1/4-inch, separated into rings
1 large (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root*
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili puree with garlic

1
Place water and asparagus in 2-quart casserole dish.
2
Cover; microwave 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is bright green.
3
Drain; set aside.
4
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion.
5
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until onion is softened.
6
Add asparagus; continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes or until asparagus is crisply tender.
7
Stir in bell pepper, garlic and ginger root.
8
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1-2 minutes or until bell pepper is crisply tender.
9
Remove skillet from heat.
10
Combine all sauce ingredients in bowl.
11
Add sauce to vegetables; toss to coat.
12
*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water, 1 pound (about 24) fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, sliced 1/4-inch, separated into rings, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Asparagus & Red Peppers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Szechuan Asparagus & Red Peppers

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