Black sesame asparagus is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. The combination of roasted asparagus, nutty black sesame seeds, and a flavorful sauce creates a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly tasty. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family.
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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
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.
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 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
EASY SESAME ASPARAGUS
The simple addition of sesame seeds gives this asparagus side dish a whole new flavor profile.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim ends from asparagus; cut stalks into 2-inch lengths. Place asparagus in a roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Toss to combine.
- Spread asparagus evenly. Roast 10 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. Add sesame seeds, and continue roasting until asparagus is lightly browned in spots and tender, about 5 minutes more.
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.
BLACK SESAME ASPARAGUS
This is one of my favorite dishes at a local restaurant called Cracker's. This is THE best asparagus I have ever tasted!
Provided by skat5762
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim bottom 1/4 of asparagus off, or the whitish colored part,and discard.
- Wash before cooking.
- Sauté the asparagus in butter, with salt, pepper and black sesame, over medium heat.
- Continue until the asparagus"gives" a little.
- This all depends on the thickness of the asparagus.
- Some water can be added if the asparagus starts to brown.
- Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over asparagus, and serve.
SESAME ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice. Blend at high speed and add oils. Check for seasoning. Toss spears in vinaigrette. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate. Garnish with sesame seeds.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HARD-COOKED EGGS AND SESAME SALT
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggs in a heavy pot. Cover with 4 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, immediately reduce to a bare simmer, and cook eggs 9 minutes. Crack the shells and put in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread asparagus on a large baking sheet. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a platter.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, toast the black and white sesame seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and toss with coarse sea salt.
- Peel the eggs and finely chop. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook until it starts to smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped eggs.
- To serve, spoon the egg mixture over the asparagus, then sprinkle with sesame salt and chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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 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.
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
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.
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp, wilted, or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. The easiest way to do this is to snap off the ends where they naturally break.
- Cook the asparagus quickly and carefully. Overcooked asparagus is mushy and bland. Aim to cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp, with a slight bite to it.
- Use a variety of cooking methods. Asparagus can be roasted, grilled, steamed, sautéed, or even eaten raw. Experiment with different cooking methods to find your favorite way to enjoy asparagus.
- Add flavor with simple ingredients. Asparagus pairs well with a variety of flavors, such as lemon, garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Keep your seasonings simple to allow the natural flavor of the asparagus to shine through.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are roasting it in the oven, grilling it on the barbecue, or simply steaming it, asparagus is a great addition to any meal. With its bright green color and slightly sweet flavor, asparagus is a surefire way to add some springtime freshness to your plate. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give asparagus a try. You won't be disappointed!
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