Asparagus, Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

 

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon orange juice 

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon ketchup 

½teaspoon salt

1tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch lengths

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 2-inch long matchsticks

2 scallions, green parts only, sliced thin on bias

1. Combine water, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and salt in bowl.

2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking. Add asparagus and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is spotty brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange juice mixture and cook, stirring once or twice, until pan is almost dry and asparagus is crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with scallion greens, and serve.

From Cooks Country