Roasted Asparagus
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Roasted Asparagus
Description
This Roasted Asparagus recipe uses fresh, washed, and dried asparagus spears baked at 450°F for about 10 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. High heat roasting develops flavor and texture, while ensuring the spears maintain a bright green color. Simultaneously, sesame seeds are toasted in a skillet to bring out their nutty aroma and slight browning.
Once roasted, the asparagus is placed on a serving plate and drizzled with tahini and fresh lemon juice, then tossed to coat evenly. It is finished with a sprinkle of salt, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper. The combination delivers tender, flavorful asparagus with creamy, tangy, and nutty notes from the tahini and lemon.
Trimming the tough ends of asparagus and ensuring they are dry before roasting helps avoid steaming and promotes caramelization. Using spears of similar thickness ensures even cooking. This side dish complements a range of meals by adding vibrant flavor and texture with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus washed and dried, fresh
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place asparagus spears on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until bright green and tender. They may brown in some spots, but this is good.
- While cooking asparagus, toast sesame seeds in a skillet on low heat (they burn easily). Stir them continuously, in 5 to 10 minutes they will start to smell toasty, and will be browning slightly. Take them off the heat and set them aside.
- When the asparagus is done, place it on a wide plate and drizzle tahini and lemon juice over the top. Toss them to coat. Sprinkle it with salt and sesame seeds and toss again. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Trim the tough, woody ends of asparagus to improve texture and eating quality.
- Make sure asparagus is thoroughly dried before roasting to encourage browning rather than steaming.
- Roast at high heat (425-450°F) to develop caramelized flavor in a short time.
- Use asparagus spears of similar thickness for even roasting.
- Toast sesame seeds carefully on low heat and stir frequently to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 867IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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