Asparagus Stir Fry with Sesame Seeds

It is a well know fact that one of the best way to improve good health is to eat lot of fresh minimally processed organic vegetables. Asparagus one of the best vegetables for good health and is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fiber. Also Asparagus and few other vegetables like Avocado, broccoli contain lowest residual pesticide load, making them them the safest bet among conventionally grown vegetables.

This is a easy to do stir fry and takes less than 10 minutes and tastes awesome. You can have it as a snack or include as part of your main course. Whichever way you have they taste great and more than that they are so good for you.

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes

Cooking Time - 10 Minutes

Serves - 2

Ingredients

Asparagus - 1 Bunch

Salt - 1/4 tsp or to taste

Fresh ground Pepper - 1/2 Tsp or to taste

Sesame Oil - 1 Tsp

Coconut Oil - 1 Tsp

White Sesame seeds - 1 Tbsp

Method

1) Wash, rinse and chop the asparagus. If the stems are thick then cut and discard them if not you can slightly trim the stem edges and use them. 

2) Separate the thick parts of asparagus from the thin parts as they need to cook a little longer than the thin tender parts.

3) Heat a wide mouthed pan, add a tsp of sesame oil and coconut. Once the oil is warm, add the sesame seeds and toast for a few seconds and now add the thick parts of asparagus and cover and cook for 5 minutes in medium heat.

4) Now add the thin tender parts and cover and cook for 5 more minutes.

5) Increase the stove flame to high and add the salt and cook on high heat so that if there is any water let this evaporate and then switch off.

6) Add freshly ground pepper and enjoy.

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