Sesame Ginger Asparagus Recipe

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Sesame Ginger Asparagus
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Directions:

  1. In a skillet, heat 1 cup water to boiling over high heat.
  2. Add asparagus, heat to boiling.
  3. Reduce heat to medium once it boils.
  4. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  5. Drain the asparagus in a colander, the nimmediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water to stop it from cooking. Drain the asparagus from the ice water.
  6. Carely wipe skillet dry with paper towels. Add canola oil, heat it over high heat until hot. Add the asparagus, ginger, soy sauce and crushed red pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes or just until asparagus is heated through.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in sesame seeds and sesame oil. Coat thoroughly.
  8. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 83.27 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.01g 8%
Sodium 255.07mg 11%
Potassium 364.03mg 8%
Total Carbs 7.55g 3%
Sugars 3.54g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 4.07g 8%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.75 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 8%
Sodium 140.13mg 11%
Potassium 200mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.15g 3%
Sugars 1.95g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 14%
Protein 2.23g 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 18%
Iron 2mg 20%
Calcium 27.1mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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