Sesame-Ginger Asparagus
Post date
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 19:44
Source of Recipe
South Beach Diet - page 149
Serves/Makes/Yields
4
Recipe Description
Thin asparagus always makes an elegant side dish. Sprinkled with a hint of red pepper flakes, the presentation is quite impressive. This dish is lovely served with a fish main course.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pound asparagus thin, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon ginger chopped fresh
1 tablespoon soy sauce light
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Preparation
- Bring 1/4 inch water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- Add the asparagus and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Drain and cool briefly under cold running water.
- Wipe the skillet dry with a paper towel.
- Heat the canola oil in the same skillet over high heat.
- Add the asparagus, ginger, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Per serving: 90 calories, 5 g fat, 1/2 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium
Type of Meal