You have to try this “Wok-Fried Asparagus with Walnuts.” It will go great with your summer meals. It takes asparagus to a whole new level! We all need to eat more GREEN with our meals. By the time your chicken dish on the BBQ is done, so will your veggie, and believe me that is half the battle! I would like to thank David Tanis from New York Times for this great asparagus side dish.

Here is what you’ll need to make Wok-Fried Asparagus with Walnuts:

1 ½ pounds asparagus, pencil-size or medium
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns, or use black peppercorns
¼ teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon grated garlic
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 to 2 bird’s-eye chiles, thinly sliced, or use serrano or Fresno chiles
2 teaspoons soy sauce
½ cup toasted walnut halves
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 green onions, slivered
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

This really is the perfect side dish for anyone looking to get more greens in their diet! For the full instructions head over to nytimes.com. Enjoy!