Diabetic Recipe: Asparagus with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

Asparagus with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon tahini (pureed sesame seeds)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon SPLENDA® Granular
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 48 medium-size asparagus spears trimmed, peeled and cleaned

Cooking Procedures:

1. In a food processor, combine everything except the asparagus and mix until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
2. Cut the asparagus into two-inch pieces, on the diagonal.
3. Half fill large skillet with water, cover and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and simmer just until crisp-tender, approximately four to five minutes. Drain well but Do Not rinse.
4. Transfer to serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot asparagus and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 7 servings (2/3 cup 4.3-ounce).