Stir-Fried Vegetables

Nothing has as much appeal as a skillet full of fresh vegetables flavoured with ginger and garlic. Asparagus, lightly cooked but still somewhat crisp, in combination with snow peas and red pepper, makes a very colourful addition to any meal.

2 tsp sesame or canola oil
4 tsp grated ginger
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
12 stalks asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups snow peas, strings removed
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and pepper

In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add asparagus, snow peas and red pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.

Add green onion, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.

• Sesame oil has equal amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and is low in saturated fat.