Sauteed Asparagus With Sesame Seeds Recipe

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Sauteed Asparagus With Sesame Seeds
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Ingredients:

  • 24 asparagus spears , 1 1/2 lb
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. Trim any tough ends from the asparagus stalks. Cut into 1 inch pieces on the diagonal.
  2. Heat butter in a skillet and cook the asparagus about 1 minutes, tossing and shaking to cook evenly. Sprinkle with sugar and cook, while tossing, about 30 seconds more. Sprinkle with soy sauce and continue cooking another 30 seconds being careful not to overcook.
  3. Meanwhile heat the sesame seeds in a dry skillet also shaking and stirring. Remove from heat when they begin to turn golden.
  4. Sprinkle sesame seeds over asparagus and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 28.66 Kcal (120 kJ)
Calories from fat 18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 3.82mg 1%
Sodium 64.01mg 3%
Potassium 93.96mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.11g 1%
Sugars 0.95g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1.19g 2%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 21.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.47 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.29g 3%
Cholesterol 8.19mg 1%
Sodium 137.31mg 3%
Potassium 201.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.52g 1%
Sugars 2.04g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 4%
Protein 2.56g 2%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 6%
Calcium 46.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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