Asparagus Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry

Asparagus/Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry

1lb. Asparagus

1 Tbsp cooking oil

2 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

2 cloves garlic, minced ( or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

1 medium red onion, cut into wedges( I had to use vidalia onion b/c that's all they had at the store)

1 meduim red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas

1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds ( I omitted)

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

1 Tbsp packed brown sugar

1 Tsp sesame oil

Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. If desired scrape off scales. Bias-slice asparagus into 2 inch pieces, you should have about 3 cups. In a wok or large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir for 15 seconds. Add asparagus, onion and pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add peas and sesame seeds; cook and stir for 3 min-4min. until veggies are crisp-tender. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil to veggie mixture; toss to coat. If desired serve on a bed of rice.