Stir-Fried Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 large bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add the asparagus and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the soy sauce and sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sesame seeds.
4. Serve the stir-fried sesame asparagus warm.

Interesting Facts

• Asparagus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
• Sesame oil is commonly used in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cooking.
• Sesame seeds are high in calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.