Stir-Fried Asparagus And Sesame Seeds (Weight Watchers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup scallion, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
5 1/2 cups asparagus (cut in 2 inch pieces)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Preparation

In a small bowl, blend the chicken broth and soy sauce with the corn starch.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking.
Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant or about 30 seconds.
Add the asparagus and stir-fry until the asparagus turns bright green, about 1 minute.
Add the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until toasted (I put mine in the microwave for a minute instead). This will take 2 to 4 minutes on the stove.
Add the sesame oil to the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the asparagus with the sesame seeds and serve.