Stir-Fried Asparagus and Sesame Seeds (Weight Watchers)

Submitted by AmyZoe

"I've had this recipe for years, and I finally tried it. This is a tasty way to make asparagus. I skipped the oriental sesame oil, and it still went along nicely with my Grilled Shrimp Scampi. Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers Smart Choice Recipe Collection."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/3 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 5 1⁄2 cups asparagus (cut in 2 inch pieces)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

directions

1. In a small bowl, blend the chicken broth and soy sauce with the corn starch.
2. In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking.
3. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant or about 30 seconds.
4. Add the asparagus and stir-fry until the asparagus turns bright green, about 1 minute.
5. Add the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until toasted (I put mine in the microwave for a minute instead). This will take 2 to 4 minutes on the stove.
8. Add the sesame oil to the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
9. Sprinkle the asparagus with the sesame seeds and serve.