Stir Fried Asparagus And Sesame Seeds Weight Watchers Recipes

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
• Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet or a wok, heat the oil over high heat. Add the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add the water, and continue to cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes more.

STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in asparagus and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly cooked and heated through.
• Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND SESAME SEEDS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• 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.

STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and mushrooms, and saute just until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, broth, soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
• Saute asparagus and green onion in olive oil for approximately 6-8 minutes, until crisp tender.
• Stir sauce and add to asparagus and cook approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens.
• Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Recipe does not keep well, so make only enough for one meal.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, SCALLOPS AND SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus for one to two minutes until al dente. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry the garlic, scallions and ginger for one minute. Add scallops and the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the corn-starch mixture and bring to a boil.
• Add the soy sauce and sesame oil with the sesame seeds. Toss mixture well and serve.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in butter and oil for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
• Sprinkle with almonds.

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
• Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender.
• Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon peel; toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (optional).

STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet,melt butter.
• 2. Add bouillon, celery salt and pepper; mix well.
• 3. Add asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook 2-12 minutes or until desired tenderness. Stir in soy sauce. Serve immediately.