Asparagus is loaded with vitamin K and folate. It cooks quickly and is an easy, nutritious side dish. This recipe includes sesame oil and soy sauce to give the asparagus a flavorful twist.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 recipe
Amount Per Serving
69
Calories% Daily Value*
8%
Total Fat 4.9g4%Saturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg1%
Sodium 26mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.3gSugars 3.6g
Protein 2.6g
Vitamin C 10%Vitamin A 15%
Iron 13%Calcium 4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dark sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ tsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
Directions
- In a small dish, whisk together the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus. Move the stalks around the pan as it cooks. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and pour in the sesame oil dressing. Toss to coat the asparagus. The sauce will blacken in places on the stalks.
- Place the asparagus on a serving platter, and sprinkle with the black and white sesame seeds before serving.