Sesame Asparagus

By chia

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, each stalk cut diagonally into thirds
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about
3 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain well. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and chill.)
Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until asparagus and bell pepper are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serves 4.

Per serving: calories, 50; total fat, 2 g; saturated fat, 0; cholesterol, 0