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gingered asparagus

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

This is a nice way to prepare asparagus for a nice change of pace. From the cookbook Delicious Ways to Control Diabetes.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For gingered asparagus

  • 1 lb
    asparagus
  • cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp
    low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 dash
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange rind, grated

How To Make gingered asparagus

  • 1
    Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Cut spears into 2-inch pieces.
  • 2
    Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-low heat until hot.
  • 3
    Add asparagus, soy sauce, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper.
  • 4
    Saute 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • 5
    To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with orange rind.
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