Sesame Tempeh Burger with Asparagus

1, approx 6" by 3" piece of tempeh, cut in half width-wise, then sliced lengthwise through the thin side (does that make sense?)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/8 cup tamari
1/8 cup water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mozzarella, hamburger buns, arugula, tomato slices

With the tip of a knife or a fork, poke small holes into the tempeh slices. Then, place the slices into a plastic bag along with garlic, tamari, water, sesame seeds, pepper. Shake it up and marinate for 1/2 hour

Heat 2 tb olive oil in a skillet. Remove tempeh from marinade and place it onto the hot skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes per side. Melt mozzarella onto 2 of the 4 tempeh slices (or all 4!).

Layer the burger like this:
top bun
condiment of your choosing
tomato
tempeh slice without cheese
arugula
tempeh slice with cheese
bottom bun

Serve with asparagus, if you please. Here's the simple way I usually make it.

1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 or 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Boil asparagus for 1-2 minutes. Plunge it into ice water to stop the cooking. Heat the oil and toss in the garlic. About 30 seconds later, add the asparagus and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, until warmed through and beginning to char a bit.