Spring Sesame Ginger Asparagus Stir-Fry

From Orlando Sentinel- If you add 1 lb cubed firm tofu as you stir-fry the asparagus, this becomes a protein filled main dish. Serve with brown or basamati rice. Use medium thickness asparagus, trimmed and cut into a 2 inch length on the diagonal (about 30 asparagus)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Stir fry sauce

• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water or 1⁄4 cup vegetable broth
• 1  tablespoon  minced ginger
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed dried red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil

• Vegetables

• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 2  bunches asparagus
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 8  green onions, sliced in 2 inch lengths

Directions

1. For the sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water or broth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
2. For vegetables heat oil on high heat in saute pan or wok, Add asparagus, red pepper and green onions. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes. Add sauce and continue to stir-fry until the asparagus is crisp tender and sauce thickens in pan.