Stir-fried Asparagus

My favorite way to eat asparagus is for breakfast - steamed with a fried egg on top. (See a picture here.)

Roasted or grilled is also excellent. (See a recipe here.)

But for an easy side dish, stir-frying is the way to go.

Choose slender asparagus for this dish. It will be tender-crisp and yummy.

Stir-fried Asparagus

1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut in 1 inch pieces

1-2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp grated ginger root

1 clove garlic

sprinkle of hot chili flakes

Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, ginger root, garlic and a sprinkle of hot chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still a little crisp.

Serve immediately.

Serves 2-3