Best-Ever Veggie Stir-Fry

Makes: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

2 tablespoons peanut oil

½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced

1 cup broccoli florets

1 large yellow onion, sliced

2 cups mushrooms, sliced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)

1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Heat peanut oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Add veggies, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until veggies are tender but still crisp, about five minutes. Add soy sauce and stir for a minute. Remove from heat and add sesame seeds and sesame oil, if desired. Serve over rice with chicken, shrimp, scallops or beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, without sesame oil): calories 245, fat 17 g, saturated fat 3 g, sodium 290 mg, carbs 22 g, fiber 7 g, sugar 9 g, protein 8 g

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