Paleo foods

Sesame Asparagus

1 bunch asparagus spears (about one pound)

1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 2 teaspoons for coating

ВЅ teaspoon dried marjoram

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and julienned

1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced

ВЅ teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

  1. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, discarding the tough, woody ends.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet and add the marjoram.
  3. SautГ© the asparagus and peppers until the asparagus is dark green and still crisp, being careful not to overcook it.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil.
  5. Garnish the asparagus and peppers with sesame seeds and serve.

NOTE: A little sesame oil goes a long way. While we are believers in guesstimating on many ingredients, be careful, as too much sesame oil can really overpower a dish.