Best Easy Sesame Asparagus Recipes

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AWESOMELY EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is steamed and then tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and toasted sesame seeds.

Provided by ZOPOOH

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Cook asparagus until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Return pan to the stove over medium heat, pour in oil, and swirl around pan. Shake excess water off of the asparagus, and toss in oil with sesame seeds, and salt to reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS



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The simple addition of sesame seeds gives this asparagus side dish a whole new flavor profile.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds thick asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim ends from asparagus; cut stalks into 2-inch lengths. Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Toss to combine.
  • Spread asparagus evenly. Roast 10 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. Add sesame seeds, and continue roasting until asparagus is lightly browned in spots and tender, about 5 minutes more.

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