Roasted Sesame Asparagus

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°.

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray; brush with sesame oil. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove pan from oven. Add vinegar, sesame seeds, and red pepper to asparagus, tossing gently to combine. Place asparagus on a platter; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Top with cheese.