Sesame Asparagus

By Marian Burros

Published March 25, 1997

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

  • 3 pounds asparagus, peeled if desired

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Asian sesame oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 ½ teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

9 grams carbs; 89 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 5 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 52 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam asparagus until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    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.

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MVG

Good, easy, nice accompaniment to Asian meal. Copy in Epicurious Notebook under Side Dish, Asparagus.

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