Asparagus Stir Fry

This quick and easy stir fry comes together in minutes and provides a flavorful way to enjoy any veggie. Here made with asparagus, you can swap for green beans, broccoli, and more.

Ingredients:

• 1 Lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends snapped and removed
• Neutral high heat oil like avocado
• 3 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 Inch of ginger, grated
• 1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1-2 ounces water
• Fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces on a diagonal
2. Heat a wok or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add oil and heat till lightly smoking.
3. Add asparagus to pan and stir regularly. After 1-2 minutes add in garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute or so to remove the raw edge of the garlic and ginger, continuously stirring.
4. Add sesame oil, soy sauce and water. Stir and cook until tender, another 1-2 minutes. Finish with a few fresh grinds of black pepper.
5. Serve hot with optional chopped scallions or toasted sesame seeds

Salt Swaps:

• Low sodium soy sauce and about half of what most recipes suggest will give you all the flavor without all the salt.