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Roasted Sesame Asparagus

Everyday Food, March 2004
  • Prep Time 5 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches (1 1/2 pounds) thick asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through.

  2. Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (1)

  • Sun8219
    3 Jun, 2013

    Ready in a jiffy, and tastes delicious.... I ca just munch on these "greens" anytime!