Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Sesame
You can tell spring is on its way when the fresh asparagus appears at the market. This simple recipe is a delicious way to enjoy spring! Any leftovers make great additions to to a stir fry, salad or a frittata.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds asparagus spears, washed and ends trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil- but the sesame oil will have much more flavor!
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut off any dry woody ends of the asparagus and discard.
2. Place asparagus in large bowl and add sesame oil and minced garlic; toss to combine. Arrange spears on large baking sheet and generously sprinkle with sesame seeds. Season with a good amount of salt and black pepper.
3. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes or until spears reach desired consistency. They should still be a bit crisp. Remove from oven and transfer to serving plate to serve immediately.
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