Lemon-Sesame Roasted Asparagus
Soy sauce and lemon juice create a tangy glaze for roasted asparagus. This versatile dish is terrific warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of asparagus)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 28
- Calories from fat: 51%
- Fat: 1.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Carbohydrate: 2.9g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Sodium: 163mg
- Calcium: 23mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- Cooking spray
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°.
- 2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Place asparagus on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 4. Bake at 450° for 7 to 9 minutes or until asparagus is tender and lightly browned. Transfer asparagus to a serving dish; toss with soy sauce mixture. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Lemon-Sesame Roasted Asparagus Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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