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