Toasted Sesame Balsamic Asparagus

By LisaRich

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sesame Seed, Toasted
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Crushed

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread sesame oil in foil-lined baking pan. Wash asparagus and break off stalks as far down as they snap easily, 1 to 2 inches from ends. Roll asparagus in sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Arrange asparagus in single layer.

2. Roast in oven 10 minutes or until tender-crisp.

3. Mix vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper in small bowl. Remove asparagus from oven; place on serving platter. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture.

TipsTest Kitchen Tip: If McCormick® Gourmet Collection Toasted Sesame Seed is unavailable, use McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sesame Seed. Toast in a small skillet on medium heat 2 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown. Immediately pour out of hot pan to avoid over-toasting.