Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
This could become one of your favorite ways of cooking asparagus!
Serves: 4 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Yield: 4 x approx. 5 oz servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (kernels)
- 2 Tbsp canola or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
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 and set aside.
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.
Variations:
Can be served with pasta to create an entrée.
Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.