Asparagus Stir-Fry with Garlic and Soy

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Asparagus Stir-Fry with Garlic and Soy is a quick, savory dish featuring crisp asparagus spears tossed in a fragrant garlic and soy sauce glaze. This simple preparation highlights the vegetable's fresh flavor and is a staple in many East Asian home kitchens, particularly in Chinese cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and folate from the asparagus. A typical serving contains roughly 80-120 calories, depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin K	90 mcg
Folate	170 mcg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	750 IU
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin E	1.8 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, stir-frying is a quintessential Chinese cooking technique that preserves the texture and nutrients of vegetables, making this dish both a practical and healthy choice. Nutritionally, asparagus is a natural diuretic and contains antioxidants like glutathione, which supports detoxification.