Lemon Sesame Asparagus Stir-Fry

Lemon Sesame Asparagus Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1 slightly smashed garlic clove
• 1/4 C sliced sweet onion
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 1 TBS sesame seeds – toasted are marvelous
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice – or to taste 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat 1 TBS of oil in a large frying pan over medium to medium/high heat
2. Slightly smash 1 garlic clove and add to heated oil in pan.  Cook 1 minute or until slightly browned and soft.  Remove and discard.
3. Slice asparagus and onions into one inch slices.  Add to infused garlic oil.
4. Stir-fry 1 minute or until onions begin to soften and asparagus begins to turn bright green.
5. Add sesame seeds and salt and pepper to taste.  Stir-fry another minute or two until just tender crisp.
6. Turn off heat and drizzle lemon juice over asparagus.  Add to serving bowl and top with fresh lemon zest and slices if desired.