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Asparagus Stir-Fry With Grapefruit and Almonds
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Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 large pink Florida grapefruit 
1 (15 mL) tbsp olive oil  
1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds 
3 cloves garlic, minced 
3 1-lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 500g 
2 to 3-inch (5-7.5 cm) pieces 
pinch salt

Directions

  1. Cut grapefruit in half. Squeeze juice into measuring cup to make about 1/2 cup (125 mL). With small spoon, scrape pulp from grapefruit into separate bowl to make about 1/2 cup (125 mL). Set aside.

  2. Swirl oil into large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat. Stir-fry almonds and garlic until golden-brown, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and salt; stir-fry 1 minute. 

  3. Add grapefruit juice and 1/4 cup (50 mL) water. Cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Stir in reserved grapefruit pulp.