Beef with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

24 asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1 in pieces
1/4 cup water
10 oz. lean boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 in strips
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
24 cherry tomatoes, halved

Combine the asparagus and water in a skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 2 minutes. Pour off the water.

Sprinkle the beef with the salt and pepper; add it to the asparagus along with the scallions and garlic. Saute until the beef is cooked through. Add the tomatoes and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes longer.

Serves 4

Points per serving: 3