This quick and healthy asparagus stir-fry is flavored with sesame oil and soy sauce.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

1. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and stir-fry until it begins to soften, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
2. Add soy sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add sugar and stir-fry another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 48 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 69 mg sodium; 233 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (17% daily value), Folate (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable