Sesame Asparagus

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Sesame Asparagus

Asparagus can boost brain power because it’s loaded with vitamin B12 and folate.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed
  • 1½ tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp ginger minced
  • ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp scallions

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add asparagus; cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • While the asparagus is cooking whisk sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, scallions and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Add mixture to drained asparagus and toss.
Keyword asparagus, sesame

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