Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

This will become one of your all-time favorite ways of cooking asparagus.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

2 Tbsp canola or olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp grated ginger

1/2 tsp lemon pepper

1 Tbsp soy sauce, reduced salt

1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

Directions:

Heat wok or non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds. Stir fry over high heat for about 1 minute or until golden. Remove from pan.

Heat oil in wok. Add garlic, ginger and asparagus. Stir fry over high heat for 3 minutes or until almost tender.

Sprinkle with lemon pepper. Stir fry over high heat for 1 minute. Sprinkle over sesame seeds and soy sauce.

Serve immediately as a side dish.

Variations:

Can be served with pasta to create an entree or main course.

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.

Author:

Family Health Network