Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus

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Toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, and parsley are added to melted butter and drizzled over crisp asparagus.

Submitted by Shannon :)

Published on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

⅓ cup butter
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Directions

Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir sesame seeds until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132	Calories
13g	Fat
4g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 101mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g	5%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 184mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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