ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME

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This recipe turns a super spring vegetable into a more special one. It's nice to treat myself to a 'fancy' side dish with very little work.-Violet Beard, Marshall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a skillet; sprinkle with salt if desired. Add 1/2 in. of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter; add lemon juice and sesame seeds. Drain asparagus; drizzle with the butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Junior Mihai
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I'm not a big fan of sesame, but this recipe was still delicious. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Zorica Kovacevic
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bridget Ables
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and this recipe was a great find. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Muneeb Gill
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This was my first time making asparagus with sesame and it was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Joynal
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I'm a big fan of asparagus and this recipe did not disappoint. The sesame sauce was the perfect complement.


Hassan Sahab
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


Dr Zaeem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sesame sauce turned out lumpy.


Joyce Fields
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Chigbata Michael
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I added some chopped red peppers to the sesame sauce and it gave it a nice kick.


Joan Dela Pena
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Poiuyt Poiuyt
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I substituted brown rice for the white rice and it turned out great!


Nalwoga Betty
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making it again.


Agent DARK
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The asparagus was a bit overcooked, but the sesame sauce was delicious.


alaa rmichi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and ginger next time.


Robert Hann Sr
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Marcline Cyriaque
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are fantastic.


Musfika Nova
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The sesame sauce was so delicious that it made the asparagus taste amazing.


devdas rotich
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was so flavorful and the sesame sauce was the perfect complement.


Sima Ketema
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I made this recipe last night and it was so good! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sesame sauce was amazing.


Thankgod Paschal
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This asparagus with sesame recipe was a hit! The asparagus was perfectly tender and the sesame sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.