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Gingered Asparagus
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a nice way to prepare asparagus for a nice change of pace. From the cookbook Delicious Ways to Control Diabetes.
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus
cooking spray
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
Directions:
1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
3. Cut spears into 2-inch pieces.
4. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
5. Place over medium-low heat until hot.
6. Add asparagus, soy sauce, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper.
7. Saute 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
8. To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with orange rind.
By RecipeOfHealth.com