Sesame-Glazed Asparagus Recipe

Name: Sesame-Glazed Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus; 6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, ground; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; lemon slice; parsley sprig, fresh

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh asparagus
6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/8 teaspoon red pepper, ground
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon sesame oil
lemon slice
parsley sprig, fresh

1
Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
2
Cut asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
3
Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, drain. Run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4
Cook the green onions in butter in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Add asparagus, lemon rind, and juice; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until heated through.
6
Stir in salt and peppers. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and oil.
7
Garnish, if desired, with sliced lemon and parsley sprigs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh asparagus, 6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon rind, grated, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Glazed Asparagus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame-Glazed Asparagus

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