Ginger Asparagus

For lunch today, I made some ginger asparagus.  I love asparagus, even plain, but this recipe kicks up the flavor.

For about 1/4 the recipe (or 4 whole spears) the S/C Value is 1/0.

Ginger Asparagus

Serves 4

1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into small pieces.
1/2 Tbsp oil
1/2 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 Tbsp chopped ginger root (peeled)
1 pinch of  red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp flax seeds, toasted

In a skillet, boil 1 cup of water. Add asparagus and return to boil.   Reduce heat to medium, cover, and  cook  about 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender but still crisp. Drain asparagus and plunge in cold water to stop the asparagus from continuing to cook.

Wipe the skillet dry (being careful not to burn yourself).   Add the oil and heat over high heat until hot. Add asparagus, ginger, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until asparagus is heated through. Remove skillet from heat; stir in the flax seeds and sesame oil.


Serve hot and enjoy!