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Asparagus and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1  pound  asparagus spears
• 2  teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
• 2  cloves  garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 1  medium  red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1  medium  red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  cups  fresh sugar snap peas or frozen loose-pack sugar snap peas
• 1  tablespoon  sesame seeds
• 2  tablespoons  soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  toasted sesame oil

Directions

1. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. Bias-slice asparagus into 2-inch pieces (you should have about 3 cups).

2. In a wok or large skillet cook and stir ginger and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 15 seconds. Add asparagus, onion, and sweet pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas and sesame seeds; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

3. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil; toss to coat. If desired, serve with a slotted spoon.

4. Makes 6 servings