4.7 from 45 votes
Simple Sesame Asparagus
This quick and easy asparagus recipe is perfect for springtime or anytime!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus washed and ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds can also use black sesame seeds, toasted
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus spears into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the soy mixture to the pan and stir until asparagus pieces are well coated in the sauce. Cook for 3 to 4 more minutes or until the asparagus is tender, but still crisp.
- Remove the pan from the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the asparagus. Stir well. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
266mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.