Chinese-style asparagus
SERVES 6

To prepare asparagus for cooking, hold a piece of asparagus in the middle. Grab the cut end and bend it downward until the cut end snaps off. The asparagus will break in the right spot to remove its woody end.

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths

Directions
In a large saucepan, heat the water, sugar and soy sauce over high heat. Cook until boiling, and then add the asparagus. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)
Calories 26 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 3 g Sodium 98 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g Fiber 2 g
Total fat 0 g Potassium 229 mg
Saturated fat 0 g Calcium 29 mg
Monounsaturated fat 0 g

Vegetables 1