Stir-Fried Asparagus With Almonds And Sesame Seeds

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus tough ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 4 teaspoon unbleached cane sugar
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the asparagus spears diagonally into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

In a wok or large non-stick skillet, saute the garlic and ginger in the safflower oil for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp tender.

Add the remaining ingredients, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir-fry an additional 1 minute.

Serve as a side dish or toss with cooked pasta, rice, or other grains.

This recipe yields 6 servings.