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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (166g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 85		(72%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.5g	14%
	Saturated Fat 1.4g	6%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 233mg		9%
Potassium 348mg		9%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 3.2g	12%
	Sugars 2.1g
Protein 3.8g		7%
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Asparagus With Sesame Oil Vinaigrette

Recipe #189279 | 10 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: evelyn/athens
Oct 5, 2006

This is the Runner-Up recipe for 1987 in the San Francisco Chronicle. Because sesame oil is such an integral part of the dressing, be sure you use fresh oil of the highest quality. This asparagus makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled, broiled or fried salmon fillets or steak. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled over the asparagus just before serving are a nice touch. Other vegetables, such as green beans, work well with this dressing. From Bruce Cost.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon finely-minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons sesame oil

Directions

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Boil the asparagus in a large quantity of water for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness, then drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Dry thoroughly. Combine the garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in the sesame oil. Pour over the asparagus, toss and serve.

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From: Julie F

On Feb 27, 2008

This sauce was delicious! I was a little hesitant about the dijon mustard, but it just mellowed the flavor of the sauce and added a nice texture. I didn't, however, like the sauce on asparagus. The flavor of the asparagus was overpowered by the sauce. I think I'd like it better on some other veggies - green beans, cauliflower, maybe even as a dip for artichokes. Fish would be good too!

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From: lazyme

On Feb 20, 2008

Loved it! Very simple and delicious! I love the taste of sesame oil and think that I might add a bit of minced ginger next time. Thanks evelyn for another great recipe.

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From: Dr. Jenny

On Feb 1, 2008

DH and I loved this easy, flavorful, and FAST way to prepare asparagus. I agree with the other reviewers that the dijon gave it a nice tang. Thank you for posting this keeper. We will be making it frequently.

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From: Beautiful BC

On May 14, 2007

Easy and yummy. Try tossing the raw asparagus in the vinaigrette and baking in a 375°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes then sprinkling with a bit of fine crumbled feta cheese. Very good that way too.

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