DIETS: VG VT
Servings: 4
Time: 45 minutes

​Ingredients: 

• 3 1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
• 1/2 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 pound asparagus, woody ends removed & chopped into 1" pieces
  
• 5 ounces dried lo mein noodles
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions: 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over med-high heat.
• Make dressing by mixing sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, chili oil, ginger, garlic and cilantro in a medium bowl.  Stir until sugar is dissolved and set aside.
• Add asparagus and noodles to the boiling water and cook until noodles are done (about 4 minutes).
• Drain and rinse in cold water until cooled. 
• Drain off excess water and place noodles and asparagus in a large bowl.
• Drizzle the dressing over the top and add the scallions and sesame seeds.
• Mix/toss until noodles are coated in sauce.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 347
Total Fat 19 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 808 mg
Potassium 429 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 10 g