Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Asparagus Stir-Fry ~ Day 57


A quick, healthy, low calorie, nutrient rich Asparagus stir-fry flavored with lemon and ginger.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:
  • Asparagus - 1 bunch, washed, trim the ends and cut into long pieces
  • Nigella / Kalongi seeds - 1 tsp
  • Grated Ginger - 1/2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice - 2 tsp
  • Lemon zest - 1/2 tsp
  • Ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp or to taste
  • Ground almond powder- 1 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Coconut oil - 1 tsp


Method:
  1. Steam cook the cut asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.  
  2. Heat oil in a skillet.  Add nigella seeds and grated ginger.  Saute for 10 seconds.
  3. Add the steamed asparagus, lemon zest and salt.  Gently saute for a minute.
  4. Remove from the heat.  Add the lemon juice and ground almond powder and stir well.
  5. Serve hot.  

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