- Prepare the asparagus by washing and breaking (or cutting) off the woody stems.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and sesame oil, and set aside.
- Roughly chop the almonds, if using, and set aside. If using, toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet, being careful not to burn them. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to a medium skillet and heat on medium for 1 minute.
- Add the asparagus and cook while stirring for 3 minutes. It should be softened but still crunchy.
- Drizzle the lime juice and soy sauce mixture over the asparagus, and add the chopped almonds and sesame seeds on top. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Teaser Image:
Asian Inspired Asparagus.jpeg
Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ginger, grated
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Nutrition:
Calories: 80, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 290mg, Carbohydrate: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Total Sugar: 4g, Added Sugar: 2g, Protein: 3g
Author:
An Oldways recipe and photo, courtesy Sara Baer-Sinnott
Diet:
Asian Heritage DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet
Dietary choice:
Vegetarian Vegan
