I’ve been trying to get creative with how I cook my vegetables, so that I want to eat more vegetables. Hence the shaved asparagus!

Not everyone is a fan of asparagus, but if you haven’t tried them in this noodle-like form you might really like them! I prepared them with some of my favorite asian-inspired flavors to give them that flavor profile I crave so much. This dish would be great as a lunch, a side, or as a noodle alternative that I could eat any day.

When it comes to cooking these recipes, they’re usually born out of curiosity and just having fun with ingredients I love, or want to love! This asparagus is one of those recipes that is just so tasty, with just a few simple ingredients.

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Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus

This Asian-inspired dish is a great lunch, side dish, or could even be a great substitute for noodles.

Course: Lunch, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus shaved or sliced thinly
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
• 2 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tbsp coarse mustard
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp veganaise or mayonaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

• After shaving the asparagus, soak it in ice water for 5-10 minutes. Remove and let drain for another 5 minutes before cooking.
• In a bowl, whisk together the ginger, mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, veganaise (mayo), honey, and salt. Adjust seasonings as desired, and set aside.
• Heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil and sesame oil, then immediately add the asparagus. Toss and sauté for about a minute, then add the garlic and a pinch of salt. Sauté another minute.
• Remove from the heat and add about half the dressing. Toss to coat, add more dressing as desired. Top with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.