5 from 72 votes
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Asparagus is prepared by baking fresh asparagus spears at high heat until tender and slightly browned, enhancing their natural sweetness. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, the dish offers a nutty, bright flavor combination with a pleasant contrast of textures. Simple seasoning with salt and pepper completes this savory side that pairs well with many main courses.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.