Roasted Sesame Asparagus

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6 servings
Lynn Brant Lynn Brant
April 2005
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"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

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 50
  • Caloriesfromfat 31
  • Fat 1.7g
  • Satfat 0.4g
  • Monofat 0.7g
  • Polyfat 0.6g
  • Protein 2.9g
  • Carbohydrate 5.6g
  • Fiber 2.6g
  • Cholesterol 1mg
  • Iron 0.5mg
  • Sodium 63mg
  • Calcium 36mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°.

Step 2

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.

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