Asparagus with Sesame Seeds Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh asparagus, washed , ends snapped
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp shallots, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

Heat a wok or cast iron fry pan (medioum heat) and add peanut oil.
Saute the asparagus until they are bright green (apprx 3 minutes).
Flip and continue to cook them for another 3 minutes- do not overcook.
Add shallots and the sesame seeds, continue cooking and shake the pan tossing the asparagus for a further minute or two.
Watch the seeds do not burn- if they are getting too brown turn down the heat.
Add soy sauce, sasame oil, salt& pepper.
Shake pan& cook for 30 seconds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	107.82 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.69g	13%
Sodium	170.7mg	7%
Potassium	262.61mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.08g	2%
Sugars	2.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	3.15g	6%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.19 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.62g	13%
Sodium	130.12mg	7%
Potassium	200.18mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.64g	2%
Sugars	2.08g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	11%
Protein	2.4g	6%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	12%
Iron	2.1mg	15%
Calcium	39.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.3

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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