Orange-Ginger-Sesame Asparagus

katii's Note:

This sweet and tangy dish is the perfect pair for grilled chicken or turkey.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 dish

• 6 -8 asparagus spears , snapped in half
• 3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 -2 tablespoon canned mandarin oranges , undrained
• 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Heat orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and oranges over medium heat.
2. Add asparagus, cook until thourougly heated, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add in crystallized ginger, ground ginger, salt, and pepper; stir well.
4. Cookover medium-low heat until asparagus changes colour and is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and stir in sauce.
6. Enjoy!