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Roasted Sesame Asparagus

Roasted asparagus drizzled with a sesame-flavored sweet and spicy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Kosher, pareve, healthy, simple recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for gluten free use a certified GF vinegar)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (for gluten free use a certified GF tamari sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash asparagus and pat dry. Trim off the tough, thick end part of each stalk. Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, if desired. Spread asparagus out on ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the top of the asparagus; I use about 1 tbsp of oil for each pound of asparagus. Use your fingers to gently rub each stalk evenly with the olive oil. Sprinkle the asparagus lightly with salt and pepper. Place in the oven.
  2. Roast the asparagus for 12-15 minutes. You will know they’re done when the asparagus turns bright green, the stems are tender, and the tips of the asparagus begin to get crisp. Small or very thin stalks may take less than 12 minutes to roast.
  3. While asparagus is roasting, make sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, agave nectar, soy sauce and cayenne till smooth. Turn on the stove to medium and heat up the sauce, whisking constantly, till it boils around the edges and thickens.
  4. Drizzle the roasted asparagus with warm sesame sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm. GF modification: To make this dish gluten free, make sure your soy sauce and rice vinegar are certified gluten free. Many soy sauces have gluten in them so choose carefully! You can also use tamari as a sub for the soy sauce, there are some gluten free certified varieties.

Nutrition Information

Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 379mg (16%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 895IU (18%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 895IU 18%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.