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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (146g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 50 | ||
| Calories from Fat 18 | (36%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 2.0g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 17mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 310mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.5g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 16% | |
| Sugars 1.5g | ||
| Protein 3.6g | 7% | |
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Baked Asparagus
By: Leilani
Mar 4, 2002
This side dish is so easy to make, yet it provides a variation to the usual vegetables. Try different varieties of olive oil, such as roasted garlic, or basil olive oil. I have also added garlic (fresh, minced in jar or garlic powder). I often use this method to cook broccoli florets with delicious results.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- salt and pepper
- 1 lemon
Directions
1
Break off ends of asparagus stalks.2
Put in baking pan or dish.3
Drizzle olive oil over asparagus (amount to liking)4
Add salt and pepper to taste.5
Spritz it with fresh lemon juice.6
Finally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of asparagus.7
Bake at 375 degrees for (about 12 minutes-depending on thickness of stalk) or until fork tender.8
Serve with lemon wedges.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Nsremom
On Jul 8, 2009
I didn't even use the sesame seeds, but I liked the temp. that you suggest and the 12 minutes. THAT was perfection. Asparagus is one of those veggies that you don't want to go one second too long, ya know?
From: Sunsh1ne
On Apr 7, 2009
Oh yes - This is so simple and so good. My Mom has always disliked asparagus but when I made them for her this way - she quickly changed her mind and now makes it for her and my Dad. I use fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground pepper and instead of the sesame seeds use a bit of garlic. Tip – when I drizzle my olive oil on the asparagus, I use a little bit and roll them around so they are easily coated without using too much oil.
From: SuzieQue
On Apr 21, 2002
This is really delicious and sooo simple. I just tossed the asparagus with the olive oil and fresh lemon juice and then sprinkled on the sesame seeds. I used more sesame seeds than the recipe called for because I love them. Great combination of lemony asparagus with a little crunch. This will be a regular at our house!
From: Bev
On Jul 23, 2002
What a simple and utterly delicious treat! Made exactly as directed for excellent results. Thanks for this one, Leilani! Will definately be making again! 
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