Asparagus with Sesame Seeds

Name: Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 43 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.

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