Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Transfer asparagus to a serving plate and drizzle sesame-butter over the top.

Nutritional Information

Crunchy Sesame Lemon Asparagus Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 132.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.6g 5%

Carbohydrates: 4.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 12.6g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 27.1mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 940.7IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 45.4mcg 11%

Calcium: 66.1mg 7%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 27.1mg 10%

Potassium: 183.5mg 5%

Sodium: 100.9mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 113

*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.