Ingredients

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, ribs removed, and julienned

1/2 cup small oyster or maitake mushrooms, cleaned

1 bunch medium asparagus tips (about 2 inches long), halved lengthwise

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup packed baby spinach, washed and dried

1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, toasted and ground

Lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Heat sesame oil, olive oil, and garlic in a medium skillet over high heat until garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add pepper, mushrooms, and asparagus. Cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Add spinach and continue cooking until slightly wilted. Sprinkle vegetables with sesame seeds and serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges.