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.