| ASPARAGUS WITH PEPPERS, SHALLOTS, AND GINGER |
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Canola Oil 1 red or green bell pepper, sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds greens for serving (optional) Blanch the asparagus and drain on white paper towels. Heat the Crisco Pure Canola Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, shallots, and ginger and sauté 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and sauté about 1 minute. Add the sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté about 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with the black sesame seeds. Can be served over greens if desired. Enjoy! |



