Stir-Fried Asparagus

Looking for a new way to prepare asparagus? A friend prepared this for our family, and it is now one of our favorites. It is best with the thin asparagus. This dish is great with baked ham.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 6  cups asparagus spears, snapped in 2-inch segments
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 2⁄3 cup green onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. Combine garlic, broth, soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
2. Saute asparagus and green onion in olive oil for approximately 6-8 minutes, until crisp tender.
3. Stir sauce and add to asparagus and cook approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens.
4. Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Recipe does not keep well, so make only enough for one meal.