Sesame -Ginger Asparagus ( South Beach Phase 1)

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb of Thin Asparagus, snapped at base and cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces- 1/2 Tbsp. Canola Oil- 1/2 Tbsp. Light Soy Sauce- 1/8 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes- 1/2 tsp. Seasame Oil- 1/2 tsp. Seasame Seeds
Directions
Serves two as side.

1) Boil 1/4 inch water in large skillet
2) Add aspagus and return to boil
3) Reduce heat and cook another 5 mins covered at a simmer or until tender but not mushy
4) Drain and cool with cold water
5) Blot dry

6) Heat Canola oil in skillet over high heat.
7) Add asparagus, ginger, soy and pepper flakes and stir fry for about 2-5 minutes or until heated and flavored through.
8) Remove from heat, plate, and sprinke with seasame seeds and oil.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THESPY75.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 88.5
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 147.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

Member Reviews
  • SHASHEE71
    I actually made this with fresh brussel sprouts and OMG.... so delish! I can't wait to try it with the asparagus! I am salivating just thinking about it! - 1/28/09
  • ASKCHER
    The title of this sounds YUMMY but where is the ginger in the recipe ? Do you use Fresh Ginger root ? or Ginger Spice ? - 7/7/08
  • RJWAMCGOWAN
    loved - 8/12/11
  • CD1477810
    Our whole family loves this. I use about 1 TBSP fresh ginger in mine, we like a lot. And omit the pepper flakes. My 2 yr old is not a fan of spicy. She love this too! - 1/17/11
  • SALAMANDA79
    Love the red pepper flakes for spice- very good! - 7/16/08