Roasted Sesame Asparagus
"I was invited to a potluck party and wanted to take something quick and easy. I looked around in the fridge and pantry, and came up with this asparagus recipe. " -Lynn Brandt, Franklin, PA
Yield: 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 50
- Calories from fat: 31
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.9g
- Carbohydrate: 5.6g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Iron: 0.5mg
- Sodium: 63mg
- Calcium: 36mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray; brush with sesame oil. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove pan from oven. Add vinegar, sesame seeds, and red pepper to asparagus, tossing gently to combine. Place asparagus on a platter; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Top with cheese.
Roasted Sesame Asparagus Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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