Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2         pounds  fresh asparagus
  1         tablespoon  peanut oil
     3/4           cup  chicken broth -- divided
  1         tablespoon  cornstarch
  1           teaspoon  sugar
  2        tablespoons  soy sauce
     1/2           cup  cashews, coarsely chopped & toasted

Preparation:

Snap of tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Diagonally cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Cook asparagus in peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth to skillet; cover and cook 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Combine remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, and soy sauce, stirring until smooth. Add to asparagus mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with cashews, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

62 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (34% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 441mg Sodium