Sesame Asparagus

Source: Karen Gillett--Tasty Food I Love

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus, ends snapped off
• 2 Tbs dark sesame oil
• 1 Tbs soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbs sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, water, salt and pepper.
2. Place asparagus in a skillet and pour sauce over the asparagus.
3. Heat to boiling.
4. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

I have been looking for another asparagus recipe to make besides the grilled asparagus recipe I usually make. I had never eaten asparagus before I met Rocky and now I can't seem to get enough of it. This recipe is especially yummy and the smell of sesame oil in the house is great!