Ingredients

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

1 bunch fresh asparagus
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
a couple pinches of sesame seeds

Directions:

This is a quick and easy side dish that my wife loves. Mince or press the garlic and set aside. Chop the bottom tips off the asparagus, and if you want to go buck wild, use a potato peeler to peel the tough skin off the bottom inch or two of the stalks. Heat up the oil in a pan big enough for the asparagus to lie comfortably. Toss in the asparagus. After thirty seconds or so, mix in the garlic. Then add the sesame seeds. Don''t cook the asparagus too long. Take it off the heat as soon as it starts to soften. Serve immediately. Serves two people who LOVE asparagus, or four who have several other choices on the table.

Serves: 2-4

Preparation time: 10 minutes