STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SOY
SAUCE
 
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed & cut diagonally into 1/2" thick pieces
2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. dark sesame oil
1 tbsp. sesame seeds

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger and garlic and set aside. In a wok, or heavy bottomed skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the soy mixture and the asparagus, and stir fry for 3 minutes. Cover and allow the asparagus to steam until just tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Calories 86; Protein 4 gms; Cholesterol 0 mg; Total Fat 6 gms, Saturated Fat 1 gm; Sodium 311 mg.

 

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