There are many ways to prepare asparagus, but one my favorite ways is to stir fry them! Of course you can always do a simple stir fry with nothing in it, but what’s the fun in that! I dress mine up sometimes with onion and ham. Try this Asparagus, Ham, and Onion Stir Fry next time you’re looking for an easy, yummy and still healthy veggie side dish!
How is this Asparagus, Ham, and Onion Stir Fry healthy?
Asparagus – 1 cup of cooked asparagus has 40 calories, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 404 milligrams of potassium. That’s awesome because potassium is good for blood pressure. Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable. It is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K! [read more]
Onions – onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels, which means it may lower risk of heart disease! Their anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots. [read more]
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup ham, sliced thinly and in 1 inch length – I use deli ham but you can also chop up non deli ham – the main point of the ham is really to flavor the sprouts.
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp cooking oil/fat of choice
- Sea salt, as desired
Instructions
In a medium sized skillet, heat cooking oil/fat of choice on high.
Add the thinly sliced ham and sliced onions, and stir fry for 1 minute.
Add asparagus in to skillet and cook while stir frying until asparagus are cooked thoroughly and bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season with desired amount of salt.
Serve this Asparagus, Ham, and Onion Stir Fry hot!
Asparagus, Ham, and Onion Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup ham, sliced thinly and in 1 inch length
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 tbsp cooking oil/fat of choice
- Salt, as desired
Instructions
In a medium sized skillet, heat cooking oil/fat of choice on high.
Add the thinly sliced ham and sliced onions, and stir fry for 1 minute.
Add asparagus in to skillet and cook while stir frying until asparagus are cooked thoroughly and bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season with desired amount of salt.
Serve hot!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 50Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information.
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Judy Morin
Friday 3rd of July 2020
If 1 cup of asparagus has 4 grams of fiber, how does the recipe Nutrition Information have 0 grams of fiber? Or does the cooking destroy the fiber? Curious minds want to know.
tinatsai
Sunday 5th of July 2020
Hi Judy, nice catch! To be honest, I use Nutritionix calculator which just takes the ingredients and automatically populated the nutrition information, and you're right, there should be fiber, but I do not know what's wrong with Nutritionix calculation there... But I will say that fiber does not get destroyed.
Jess
Friday 8th of November 2019
Quick, easy, and sounds delicious. I think my kiddo will love this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Daniela
Tuesday 5th of November 2019
This is a meal in itself! Looks delicious!!