Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in various ways. One popular method is to stir-fry it with sesame seeds. This simple dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The asparagus stalks are tender and slightly crunchy, while the sesame seeds add a nutty and toasted flavor. This dish can be served as a side or main course and is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of asparagus.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SESAME ASPARAGUS
This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
- Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
- Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SESAME ASPARAGUS
In this quick and easy recipe, garlic, butter and chicken broth enhance the delicate flavor of fresh young asparagus. And sesame seeds add just the right amount of "crunch".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish with a slotted spoon; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Make and share this Sauteed Asparagus With Sesame Seeds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Vegetable
Time 8m
Yield 24 spears, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim any tough ends from the asparagus stalks. Cut into 1 inch pieces on the diagonal.
- Heat butter in a skillet and cook the asparagus about 1 minutes, tossing and shaking to cook evenly. Sprinkle with sugar and cook, while tossing, about 30 seconds more. Sprinkle with soy sauce and continue cooking another 30 seconds being careful not to overcook.
- Meanwhile heat the sesame seeds in a dry skillet also shaking and stirring. Remove from heat when they begin to turn golden.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and serve.
SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- In a shallow pan, soak skewers in cold water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat grill to high. Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using the toothpicks or 2 bamboo skewers, forming a raft shape.
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
- When ready to cook, place the asparagus rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts or unskewered.
ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH SESAME
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare an ice bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
- Add salt until the boiling water tastes like seawater. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes - you want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thin, cook for only 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the water with a strainer and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Allow them to cool completely for a few minutes and then place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
- Toss the asparagus, sesame seeds, and the sauce together and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC
Make and share this Sesame Asparagus with Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
- Place asparagus and 1/4 cup water in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
- Microwave at high 3 minutes or until tender, drain, pour the vinegar mixture over asparagus, toss well.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Sprinkle with sesame seed, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.4
STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Provided by Jamie Elizabeth Flick
Categories Vegetable Side Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Asparagus Spring Sesame Soy Sauce Bon Appétit New York Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Heat oil in heavy large skillet. Add garlic and stir 15 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and toss until asparagus is coated, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
LEMON-SESAME ASPARAGUS
Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.
Provided by Shannon :)
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a large pot filled with water 1 inch deep. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, but still bright green. This will take about 5 minutes, or longer if your asparagus spears are thick. Drain and place on a serving dish.
- Meanwhile, melt the margarine or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 119.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, SCALLOPS AND SESAME SEEDS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus for one to two minutes until al dente. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry the garlic, scallions and ginger for one minute. Add scallops and the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the corn-starch mixture and bring to a boil.
- Add the soy sauce and sesame oil with the sesame seeds. Toss mixture well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS RAFTS
Griddling or barbecuing asparagus individually can be fiddly, but it's much easier cooking them like this - plus it looks impressive
Provided by Lisa Allen
Categories Side dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With one hand, hold an asparagus stalk at its base. Bend the stalk over with your other hand - the asparagus will break where the woody part ends and the tender part begins. Discard the base. Place 4 or 5 asparagus stalks next to one another. Skewer them crosswise in two places - just below the tips and 3cm from the bottom - with slender bamboo skewers. You will end up with something that looks like a raft.
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
- Grill the asparagus on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 4-5 mins per side, turning with tongs. Sprinkle with sesame mix as they grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Make these roasted asparagus with sesame for a delightful take on the classic side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through.
- Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Steam asparagus until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, heat oil until it is warm, and add sesame seeds and asparagus, stirring to coat, and warm asparagus slightly. Stir in soy sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 45 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASPARAGUS & COURGETTE SALAD WITH FETA & SESAME SEEDS
Griddling vegetables gives them a deeper flavour, which matches the toasted seeds and salty cheese perfectly
Provided by Xanthe Clay
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 1 or 3-4 as side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a small frying pan and add the sesame seeds. Cook, shaking the pan and making sure the seeds don't burn. When they are fragrant and have turned a light teak colour, tip them onto a saucer.
- Steam the asparagus for 3-4 mins until almost done. Drop into a bowl of iced water to cool, then drain and wrap in a tea towel to dry really well. Cook the peas for 3 mins in the boiling water used to steam the asparagus, then drain and cool under a cold tap. Slice the courgettes on the diagonal, about 0.5cm thick.
- Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Brush the asparagus and courgette slices with the oil, and cook in batches until nicely striped with dark brown. Cut the asparagus into 5cm lengths.
- Mix the asparagus, courgettes, peas, rocket, feta and lemon zest. Grind over some black pepper and sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Sesame adds a rich nutty flavor to this asparagus side dish - ready in 15 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place asparagus spears in single layer.
- In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sesame seed; pour over asparagus, turning asparagus to coat evenly.
- Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender (asparagus will appear slightly charred). Sprinkle with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
SESAME ASPARAGUS
Categories Pepper Side Sauté Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Asparagus Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain well. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and chill.)
- Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and sesame oil; toss until asparagus and bell pepper are coated, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus: Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, woody, or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus properly: Snap off the tough, fibrous ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut them off.
- Cook the asparagus quickly: Overcooking can make the asparagus mushy. Aim to cook it until it is tender-crisp, which should take just a few minutes.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Asparagus can be roasted, grilled, steamed, or sautéed. Each method will give you a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Season the asparagus well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all classic seasonings that work well with asparagus. You can also try using other herbs and spices, such as lemon zest, paprika, or chili powder.
- Serve the asparagus immediately: Asparagus is best served hot or warm. If you need to make it ahead of time, cook it just until it is tender-crisp, then transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. When you're ready to serve, reheat the asparagus gently.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its mild flavor and tender texture, asparagus is a great addition to salads, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and more. Whether you're roasting it, grilling it, or steaming it, asparagus is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give asparagus a try!
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