Stir-Fried Asparagus With Almonds And Sesame Seeds

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Stir-Fried Asparagus With Almonds And Sesame Seeds

 

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

 

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.

Yields 6 servings.

 

 

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