Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes Roasted Sesame Asparagus 3.9 (56) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 20, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Make these roasted asparagus with sesame for a delightful take on the classic side dish. Ingredients 2 bunches (1 ½ pounds) thick asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a roasting pan, toss with oil; season with salt. Roast 10 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through. Add sesame seeds, and roast until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more. Rate it Print