Asparagus with Sesame Butter Recipe

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Asparagus with Sesame Butter
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  1. Place asparagus spears in a large skillet; add boiling water and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove asparagus and keep warm. Drain cooking liquid, reserving 1/2 cup in a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in butter until melted. Spoon over asparagus; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.94 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.21g 17%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 199.78mg 8%
Potassium 342.86mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.19g 3%
Sugars 3.02g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.07g 16%
Protein 4.38g 9%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 116.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.11 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.11g 17%
Cholesterol 9.28mg 7%
Sodium 91.12mg 8%
Potassium 156.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.19g 3%
Sugars 1.38g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 16%
Protein 2g 9%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 15%
Iron 1.9mg 23%
Calcium 53.3mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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