LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS

Lemon-Sesame Asparagus image

Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.

Provided by Shannon :)

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
⅓ cup margarine or butter
3 tablespoons sesame seed
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g