Toasted Sesame Balsamic Asparagus

This vegetable side dish is as easy as it is delicious. Roasting the asparagus results in tender, yet crisp stalks, and the dressing adds sweet, nutty flavor.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 59
Sodium: 103mg
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Toasted Sesame Balsamic Asparagus

• Low Calorie • Low Fat • Low Sodium

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 pound asparagus

2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sesame Seed, Toasted

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce

1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Crushed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread sesame oil in foil-lined baking pan. Wash asparagus and break off stalks as far down as they snap easily, 1 to 2 inches from ends. Roll asparagus in sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Arrange asparagus in single layer.

2. Roast in oven 10 minutes or until tender-crisp.

3. Mix vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper in small bowl. Remove asparagus from oven; place on serving platter. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: If McCormick® Gourmet Collection Toasted Sesame Seed is unavailable, use McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sesame Seed. Toast in a small skillet on medium heat 2 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown. Immediately pour out of hot pan to avoid over-toasting.

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