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Black Sesame Asparagus Recipe


Black Sesame Asparagus Recipe
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First tasted at a tapas restaurant, I couldn't believe how those simple black sesame seeds made the asparagus vibrantly alive. Toasted sesame, a hint of lemon juice, and the garden-fresh asparagus- I was utterly and inexorably hooked.

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds (or more, if needed)
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • salt and pepper, as desired

Directions
  1. Snap off woody ends of asparagus, rinse, and pat dry.
  2. Combine butter and olive oil in pan over medium-high heat until melted.
  3. Add about half the asparagus, being careful not to over-crowd the pan.
  4. Add about half the sesame seeds, a smattering of salt and pepper, and cook, turning frequently, until asparagus is bright green, and gives a little. A little bit of brown on the edges is perfect, just make sure it's still a bit firm. Nobody likes mushy asparagus.
  5. Remove and keep warm while continuing with the remaining asparagus.
  6. When all is ready, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lot, and serve.

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Comments


This looks really good - and a very simple way to enliven Asparagus! Thanks.


Can't wait to try this. One of my fav veggies!


Yummy!!


Oh, I'll definitely be making this one! :) Yum!


I am making asparagus today...no black sesame seeds on hand...I will try it next time, sounds very good!


This sounds great! I love asparagus!


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